gubernatorial campaign of 1795, considerable sentiment existed for Yates's candidacy as he was firmly established in the center of the former Anti-Federal party. John Jay defeated him in a close election, effectively ending Yates's political career. By then, he already had devoted himself to the law. In September 1790, Yates was chosen Chief Justice of the New York State Supreme Court. He served until the mandatory retirement age of sixty in 1798. Unlike many "new men of the Revolution," he did not attain great wealth and retired to his middling Albany home. Personal life In 1765, he married Jannatte "Jane" Van Ness (1741–1818) and settled in Albany, New York. Jane was a sister of Judge Peter Van Ness of Kinderhook. Among her extended family was nephews John Peter Van Ness, William P. Van Ness, and Cornelius P. Van Ness. The couple had six children, including: John Van Ness Yates (1779–1839), who served as the Secretary of State of New York from 1818 to 1826. He died in Albany, New York on September 9, 1801, at age 63. He was originally buried at St. Peter's Cemetery, and later reinterred at Albany Rural Cemetery. Notes External links Notes of the Secret Debate of the Federal Convention of 1787, Taken by Robert Yates 1738 births 1801 deaths New York (state) Anti-Federalists Politicians from Schenectady, New York New York Supreme Court Justices 18th-century American politicians 18th-century American judges Founding Fathers of the United States