William Yates Atkinson

William Yates Atkinson
Atkinson, c. 1898
55th Governor of Georgia
In office October 27, 1894 – October 29, 1898
Preceded by	William J. Northen
Succeeded by	Allen D. Candler
Personal details
Born	William Yates Atkinson (1854-11-11)November 11, 1854 Meriwether County, Georgia, U.S.
Died	August 8, 1899(1899-08-08) (aged 44) Newnan, Georgia, U.S.
Resting place	Oak Hill Cemetery
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse	Susan Cobb Milton ​ (m. 1880)​
Alma mater	University of Georgia (LL.B.)

William Yates Atkinson (November 11, 1854 – August 8, 1899) was an American politician who served as the governor of the U.S. state of Georgia from 1894 to 1898.