John Wesley Yale

[3][4] His grandfather and great-grandfather both fought as soldiers during the American War of Independence under Col. Charles Webb's regiment.

Yale moved to Perryville, New York during his childhood and attended district schools.

For over 30 years, he conducted his enterprise, along with an art gallery, and his business grew large throughout central New York.

[12][13] Later on, he was made president of the board, and in 1892, was appointed manager of New York State Asylum by N.Y. Gov.

[17] He represented the Democrats at various state and national conventions, and became a personal friend of New York governors David B. Hill, U.S.

[18] For 13 years, Yale had the contract to provide meals to the National Guard at the State camp in Peekskill, New York, with Louis Windholz as a partner in the venture.

[19][20] He also became a freemason, member of the Central City Lodge and the Masonic Veterans, reaching the degrees of Knights Templar and 32nd of the Scottish Rite.

Portrait of Colonel John Wesley Yale of the 51st regiment of New York
The New York State Asylum , now known as Syracuse State School
The New York State Asylum of Syracuse, New York, Yale was one of its board directors and managers
Syracuse Stars , baseball team of Col. Yale's son-in-law, George Frazier