About John Van Ness Yates
Lived 1779 – 1839 (aged 59). John Van Ness Yates was an American politician, lawyer and jurist.
John Van Ness Yates (December 18, 1779 – January 10, 1839) was a New York lawyer, Democratic-Republican politician, and Secretary of State from 1818 to 1826.
Early life He was born in Albany on December 18, 1779. He was one of six children born to Jannette "Jane" Van Ness (1741–1818) and Robert Yates, a prominent Anti-Federalist attorney and jurist. His maternal uncle was Judge Peter Van Ness of Kinderhook and his cousins included John Peter Van Ness, William P. Van Ness, and Cornelius P. Van Ness.
Career He became a lawyer after clerking in the office of John Vernon Henry.
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American politician (1779-1839)
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John Van Ness Yates was born on 18 December 1779 in Albany.
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John Van Ness Yates died on 10 January 1839 in Albany, New York, New York (state).
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