Jesse Johnson Yeates facts for kids
Jesse Johnson Yeates (born May 29, 1829 – died September 5, 1892) was an important American politician. He was a Democrat who served as a U.S. Congressman for North Carolina. He was a member of Congress from 1875 to 1881.
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Early Life and Education
Jesse Johnson Yeates was born in Hertford County, North Carolina. This was near the town of Murfreesboro. He went to private schools when he was younger. Later, he attended Emory and Henry College in Virginia.
Becoming a Lawyer
After college, Jesse Yeates decided to study law. He worked hard and became a lawyer in 1855. He started his law practice in Murfreesboro. In the same year, he became the prosecuting attorney for Hertford County. He held this job until 1860. Then, he was named the solicitor for the first judicial district.
Political and Military Service
In 1860, Jesse Yeates was elected to the North Carolina House of Commons. This was a part of North Carolina's state government. He served there for two years.
During the Civil War
During the American Civil War, Jesse Yeates was a major in the Confederate Army. After the war, he became a member of Governor Jonathan Worth's council.
Later Political Roles
In 1868, Governor William Woods Holden offered Jesse Yeates a job as a judge. This was for the first judicial district of North Carolina. However, Yeates chose not to take the job. He still stayed very active in politics.
He was a delegate to the Democratic State Convention in 1871. He also attended the state Constitutional Convention that same year.
Serving in Congress
In 1874, Jesse Yeates was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He joined the 44th United States Congress. He was re-elected in 1876.
Contested Election
In 1878, he ran for re-election again but lost to Joseph John Martin. However, Yeates argued that Martin's election was not fair. He successfully challenged the results. Because of this, he served in the U.S. House again for a short time. This was from January 29 to March 3, 1881.
He decided not to run for Congress again in 1880. He returned to practicing law in Washington, DC.
Later Life and Legacy
Jesse Johnson Yeates passed away in Washington, DC, in 1892. He is buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
Historic Homes
Two of his former homes in Murfreesboro are important historical places. They are the John Wheeler House and the Myrick-Yeates-Vaughan House. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value.
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Grave of Jesse Johnson Yeates.
