Legislator Details
Chester L. Yost
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 0
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1806
City: Fayette, NY
County: Seneca County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/24/1874
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Highland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Susannah C.; children: William Lee
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Casper and Rachael Yost. In 1855, moved to a farm in Washtenaw County, MI and then to Ypsilanti. He was partner of Benjamin Follett in mercantile business in Ypsilanti. Served as justice of the peace.
Notable Facts:
born about 1806; exact date of birth unknown
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Supplies and Expenditures, House of Correction, Manufactures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: 8
District Description: Twps of Ypsilanti, Augusta, Pittsfield, York, Lodi, Saline, Freedom, Bridgewater, Sharon and Manchester in Washtenaw County
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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