Henry H. Yonkin Explained

Henry H. Yonkin
State Senate:California
Term Start:January 6, 1919
Term End:January 8, 1923
Predecessor:John W. Ballard
Successor:Charles H. V. Lewis
State Assembly1:California
Term Start1:January 8, 1917
Term End1:January 6, 1919
Predecessor1:George W. Downing
Successor1:Elmer P. Bromley
Office2:Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 6th ward
Term Start2:December 13, 1906
Term End2:December 10, 1909
Predecessor2:Arthur D. Houghton
Successor2:Constituency eliminated
Birth Date:11 October 1850
Death Place:Los Angeles, California
Children:2
Spouse:Anna M. Yonkin
Party:Republican

Henry H. Yonkin (October 11, 1850 – February 9, 1941) was a politician who served on the Los Angeles City Council, California State Assembly, and California State Senate.

Early life and career

Yonkin was born in Illinois on October 11, 1850, moving to Los Angeles in 1885 and starting a political career at the age of 35. He served as a deputy sheriff to John C. Cline and was later elected to as a constable for two terms.[1] While serving as a constable, Yonkin was sued for $1,500 for allegedly attaching property from them to help satisfy another party.[1] [2] In July 1903, Yonkin was accused of a felony for prejudice against M. N. Melrose during his trial.[3]

Political career

In 1906, Yonkin was elected to the Los Angeles City Council, succeeding Arthur D. Houghton. Yonkin was elected over Houghton, as many voters viewed Houghton as the "laughing stock of the city."[4] In 1907, recall petitions against Yonkin began circulating.[5] In 1908, the Good Government League launched another recall campaign against Yonkin led by ex-police commissioner Charles Sadler; the initial meeting to decide for the recall had been leaked to the public days prior.[6] Yonkin was briefly considered to be a contender for President of the Los Angeles City Council in 1909.[7] His tenure ended that year after the new City Council system was implemented.

In 1917, Yonkin was elected to the California State Assembly for the 73rd district, beating Socialist George W. Downing and Democrat Harvey B. Dalton in the 1916 election.[8] After serving a term, Yonkin was elected to the California State Assembly for the 38th district beating Independent Charles H. V. Lewis, who would later serve after Yonkin after Yonkin's term.[9]

Personal life and death

Yonkin was married to Anna M. Yonkin; they had two children. On February 9, 1941, Yonkin died at the age of 90 at his home in Historic South Central.[10] Funeral services for Yonkin were held on February 12.[11]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: January 1, 1898 . NO ACTION TAKEN.: THE DOWNEY-AVENUE PROTEST GOES BACK TO THE COUNCIL. Annual Installments on Street-Impprovement Bonds Will Be Due on Monday. A WOMAN'S HALLUCINATIONS. THOUGHT STREET-CAR CONDUCTORS WERE SLANDERING HER. Isabelle Regan Committed to the Asylum at Highland--A $1500 Suit Against Constable H. H. Yonkin. . Los Angeles Times.
  2. Web site: February 6, 1897 . FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.: Miscellaneous Drillwood Thrown into the Courts. . Los Angeles Times.
  3. Web site: July 7, 1903 . MELROSE HANDS OUT SENSATIONAL CHARGE.: AT THE COURT HOUSE ACCUSES UNDER SHERIFF YONKIN OF RANK FELONY. Second Trial of Melrose for Killing of Broome at Acton Begins With Interesting Episode Designed to Cast Prejudice on Sheriff's Office--Ten Jurors Secured. . Los Angeles Times.
  4. Web site: November 30, 1906 . HOPE OF SIXTH WITH YONKIN.: ONLY MAN IN WARD WHO CAN BEAT FREAK HOWTON; Voters Centering Their Energy on the Republican Candidate, Who Has Lived Among Them for Many Years and Who Has Made an Excellent Record as a Public Official. . Los Angeles Times.
  5. Web site: March 2, 1907 . RECALL PETITIONS CIRCULATING AGAINST COUNCILMAN YONKIN . Los Angeles Herald.
  6. Web site: May 1, 1908 . SIXTH WARD RECALL TALK.: SADLER IS SAID TO BE AFTER YONKIN'S SCALP; Councilman Laughs at Threats of Enemies--Conscience Fund at City Hall Receives First Deposit--Fire commission Aims to Hurry up Gamevell Fire Alarm Investigation. . Los Angeles Times.
  7. Web site: June 23, 1909 . YONKIN PROVES A GOOD PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL . Los Angeles Herald.
  8. Web site: August 28, 1916 . Yonkin Campaigns for Cal. Assembly . Los Angeles Herald.
  9. Web site: November 6, 1918 . List of Successful Candidates . Los Angeles Herald.
  10. News: Death Notice: Henry H Yonkin . February 11, 1941 . 32 . The San Francisco Examiner.
  11. News: February 12, 1941 . Obituary: Henry H Yonkin . The San Francisco Examiner. 19.

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