Richard Yates Jr.

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Richard Yates Jr.
Yates in 1901
22nd Governor of Illinois
In office January 14, 1901 – January 9, 1905
Lieutenant	William A. Northcott
Preceded by	John R. Tanner
Succeeded by	Charles S. Deneen
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's at-large seat A district
In office March 4, 1919 – March 4, 1929
Preceded by	Medill McCormick
Succeeded by	Ruth Hanna McCormick
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's at-large seat B district
In office March 4, 1929 – March 3, 1933
Preceded by	Henry R. Rathbone
Succeeded by	Walter Nesbit
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Personal details
Born	(1860-12-12)December 12, 1860 Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S.
Died	April 11, 1936(1936-04-11) (aged 75) Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Helen Wadsworth
Children	5
Residence(s)	Jacksonville; Springfield; Harbor Springs, Michigan
Alma mater	Illinois College University of Michigan
Occupation	Attorney; County judge
Profession	Politician
Signature
Military service
Branch/service	United States National Guard
Years of service	1885–1890
Rank	Private
Unit	Illinois

Richard Yates Jr. (December 12, 1860 – April 11, 1936) was the 22nd Governor of Illinois from 1901 to 1905—the first native-born governor of the state. From 1919 to 1933, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois.