Abraham Yates (August 23, 1724 – June 30, 1796) was an American lawyer and civil servant from Albany, New York. He was a delegate for New York to the Continental Congress in 1787 and 1788 as well as a New York State Senator from 1778 to 1790. August 23 is the 235th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (236th in leap years), with 130 days remaining. ... Events January 14 - King Philip V of Spain abdicates the throne February 20 - The premiere of Giulio Cesare, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel, takes place in London June 23 - Treaty of Constantinople signed. ... June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining. ... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... Flag Seal Location Location in Albany County and the State of New York Coordinates , Government Country State County United States New York Albany Founded Incorporated 1614 1686 Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Geographical characteristics Area City 56. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area Ranked 27th - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²) - Width 285 miles (455 km) - Length 330 miles (530 km) - % water 13. ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
He was sometimes known as Abraham Yates, Jr., although the elder Abraham was an uncle. His parents were Christoffel and Catelyntje Winne Yates, and his father was a blacksmith in Albany.
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