George G. B. Yeckley
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Preceded byEmery H. Simpson
Succeeded byWilliam Thomas
BornFebruary 13, 1831
DiedMarch 18, 1875 (aged 44)
George G. B. Yeckley | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Van Buren County 2nd district | |
| In office January 6, 1875 – March 18, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Emery H. Simpson |
| Succeeded by | William Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1831 |
| Died | March 18, 1875 (aged 44) |
| Party | Republican |
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George Gordon Byron Yeckley (February 13, 1831 – March 18, 1875) was a Michigan politician.
George was born on February 13, 1831, in Gorham, New York, to parents Adam and Gertrude Yeckley. George received a public school education. In 1853, George moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan. In 1860, George moved to Hamilton in Van Buren County, Michigan.[1]
Career
Yeckley was a farmer, who had maintained and improved a farm in Michigan.[1] Yeckley served as supervisor of Hamilton from 1867 to 1873.[2] On November 3, 1874, Yeckley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Van Buren County 2nd district from January 6, 1875, until his death.[3]
