Charles Yeater Explained

Charles Emmett Yeater[1] (April 24, 1861  - July 20, 1943[2]) of Sedalia, Missouri was acting Governor-General of the Philippines from March 5, 1921 to October 14, 1921.

From 1901 to 1935, the governor-general was the chief political executive of the Philippines, when the country was governed by the United States of America.

The Charles E. Yeater Learning Center[3] at State Fair Community College in Sedalia is named for him.

He served as Democratic member of the Missouri Senate in 1892, and was a supporter of the legislation to move the Missouri State Capital from Jefferson City to Sedalia, which failed in the popular vote.[4]

He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, Missouri.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Facts and Figures about the Philippines. Bureau of Printing (Manila). 1920. 3.
  2. http://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1943/1943_00025747.PDF Missouri State Archives - Death Certificates, 1910-1966
  3. http://sfcc.cc.mo.us/pages/478.asp Charles E. Yeater Learning Center
  4. Web site: Missouri Legislators XYZ. IT. Missouri Secretary of State -. www.sos.mo.gov. en-US. 2017-06-27.