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Chester L. Yost (1838 - 1908 ) was a livery dealer, mill owner, auctioneer and home builder in Ypsilanti. He was mayor of Ypsilanti from 1884-86.

[edit] In the news

• Death claims Chester Yost, Ypsilanti Daily Press, Saturday, September 12, 1908; via the YpsiHistor weblog

Mr. Yost was one of the oldest members of Masonry in Ypsilanti and a member of the Royal Arcanum society. He was an earest worker in the Presbyterian church. He had been a delegate to several democratic, city, county and state convention at various times.