Chauncey W. Yockey

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Chauncey W. Yockey (March 28, 1877 – November 28, 1936) was an American lawyer and politician.

Life[edit]

Yockey was born in Waupun, Wisconsin[1] on March 28, 1877,[2][3][4] the son of William Henry Yockey (1853–1917) and Ella B. Yockey (née McHugh, 1854–1921). He grew up in Escanaba, Michigan[1] and graduated from St. Joseph's High School.[2] Yockey received his bachelor's degree from St. Mary's College in Dayton, Ohio (now the University of Dayton) and his law degree from the Notre Dame Law School.[1][2] Yockey died at Saint Camillus Hospital in Milwaukee from a heart ailment.[1][2][5]

Career[edit]

Yockey practiced law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in partnership with his brother, Edward.[2] Yockey served on the Milwaukee Common Council and on the Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission. In 1911, Yockey served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican.[6] Yockey was active in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and served as the Exalted Ruler of the Milwaukee Lodge for seventeen years, and a former Exalted Ruler of the Wisconsin State Association.[2] Wisconsin Governor Philip La Follette appointed Yockey the official greeter for the state of Wisconsin. He was also the official greeter for the city of Milwaukee.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Chauncey Yockey, 59, Civic Leader in Milwaukee, Dies". Manitowoc Herald-Times. November 28, 1936. p. 3. Retrieved December 7, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon[dead link]
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Death Claims Atty. Yockey in Milwaukee". The Escanaba Daily Press. November 29, 1936. pp. 1, 8. Retrieved 2022-04-18 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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  3. ^ "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8QB-536 : 12 December 2014), Chauncey William Yockey, 1917-1918; citing Milwaukee City no 1, Wisconsin, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,674,778.(registration required)
  4. ^ "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV5B-D4DC : 4 September 2015), Chauncey W Yockey, 1920; citing Passport Application, Wisconsin, United States, source certificate #172843, Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925, 1073, NARA microfilm publications M1490 and M1372 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,637,780.(registration required)
  5. ^ Official Greeter of Milwaukee Passes on at 59, La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press, November 29, 1936, p. 10.
  6. ^ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1911, Biographical Sketch of Chauncey W. Yockey, p. 771.


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