Legislator Details
George G. B. Yeckley
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/13/1831
City: Gorham, NY
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/18/1875
City: Hamilton, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Decatur, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Hamilton Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Eliza Reed, dau. of Samuel Reed; children: 6, Wade C., Camilla, Read and Gertrude and 2 others
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Adam and Gertrude Yeckley. Emigrated to Michigan in 1853 and settled in Ypsilanti township. In 1860, he moved to Van Buren county, Hamilton township.
Served as Hamilton township supervisor several terms, was chairman of the board of supervisors and Ypsilanti township justice of the peace. Member of the Grange and the Odd Fellows.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Mines and Minerals , Engrossment and Enrollment
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Decatur
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren 2
District Description: Townships of Arlington, Bangor, Columbia, Deerfield, Geneva, Hamilton, Hartford, Keeler, Lawrence and South Haven
Date Elected: 11/3/1874
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1875
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Succeeded by William Thomas.