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George Gordon Byron Yeckley (February 13, 1831 – March 18, 1875) was a Michigan politician.
Early life and education
George was born on February 13, 1831, in Gorham, New York, to parents Adam and Gertrude Yeckley. George received a public school education. In 1853, George moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan. In 1860, George moved to Hamilton in Van Buren County, Michigan.
Career
Yeckley was a farmer, who had maintained and improved a farm in Michigan. Yeckley served as supervisor of Hamilton from 1867 to 1873. On November 3, 1874, Yeckley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Van Buren County 2nd district from January 6, 1875, until his death.
Personal life
Yeckley married Eliza Reed. Together they had six children.
Death
Yeckley died on March 18, 1875. He was interred at Hamilton Cemetery in Decatur, Michigan.
