John Van Ness Yates
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John Van Ness Yates (December 18, 1779 ā January 10, 1839) was a New York lawyer, Democratic-Republican politician, and Secretary of State from 1818 to 1826.
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John Van Ness Yates | |
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Secretary of State of New York | |
In office April 24, 1818 ā February 14, 1826 | |
Governor | Joseph C. Yates DeWitt Clinton |
Preceded by | Charles D. Cooper |
Succeeded by | Azariah Cutting Flagg |
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Born | (1779-12-18)December 18, 1779 Albany, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 10, 1839(1839-01-10) (aged 59) Albany, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Eliza Ross Cunningham |
Parent(s) | Robert Yates Jane Van Ness Yates |
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