Author: Richard Yates
Born: 18 jan 1815
Died: 27 Nov 1873
Bio: Richard Yates (January 18, 1815 – November 27, 1873) was the Governor of Illinois during the American Civil War and has been considered one of the most effective war governors.[1] He also represented Illinois in the United States House of Representatives, 1851–1855 and as a U.S. Senator, 1865–1871.