Bartlett Yancey (1785-1828) - Find a Grave Memorial

US Congressman. He was educated in Caswell County and attended the University of North Carolina from 1804 to 1806. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1807. In 1812 he was elected to the US House of Representatives as a Democratic-Republican and served two terms, 1813 to 1817. During his service in the House, Yancey was Chairman of the Committee on Claims. He did not run for reelection in 1816, instead running for the North Carolina Senate. He served in the State Senate from 1817 to 1827, and was Senate President during most of that time. In 1826 he declined appointment as Minister to Peru. He was a cousin of John Kerr of Virginia, who also served in the US House.

Bio by: Bill McKern

Inscription

In memory of
Bartlette Yancey.
Born Feb: 19, 1785.
Died Aug: 30, 1828.

Highly distinguished in the Council
of his native State, and possessing in
an eminent degree the consideration and
affection of his Fellow Citizens he died
deeply regretted by all in the meridian
of life and in the midst of usefulness.