United States Representative Directory

George Helm Yeaman

George Helm Yeaman served as a representative for Kentucky (1861-1865).

Unionist
Kentucky
District 2
Former

Kentucky

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Kentucky

Representing constituents across the Kentucky delegation.

District District 2

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1861-1865

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

George Helm Yeaman served as a Representative from Kentucky in the United States Congress from 1861 to 1865. A member of the Unionist Party, George Helm Yeaman contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

George Helm Yeaman’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, George Helm Yeaman participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

George Helm Yeaman (November 1, 1829 – February 23, 1908) was an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from Kentucky from 1862 until 1865, and as U.S. Ambassador to Denmark from 1865 to 1870.