Background
Yantis, George Franklin was born on October 28, 1885 in Olympia, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Vivian and Margaret (Hume) Yantis.
Yantis, George Franklin was born on October 28, 1885 in Olympia, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Vivian and Margaret (Hume) Yantis.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Wisconsin, 1913.
Admitted to Washington bar, 1913, and since in private practice. Prosecuting attorney, Thurston County (Washington), 1915-1916. Member Washington House of Representatives, 1931-1937, 1945-1947, speaker 1933-1945.
Chairman Northwest Regional Planning Commission, 1937-1939.
Member National Resources Planning Board since 1939. Director American Society Planning Officials.
President Northwest Regional Council of Planning, Edition and Public Administration. Member Committee on Public Administration, Social Science Research Council, Washington State Bar Association.
Member Washington House of Representatives, 1931-1937, 1945-1947, speaker 1933-1945. Member National Resources Planning Board since 1939. Member Committee on Public Administration, Social Science Research Council, Washington
Married Ruth Louise Tower, June 21, 1913. Children: George Franklin, Grace Louise (Mistress William M. Lowry), Richard Tower.