Chauncey W. Yockey Explained

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

Life

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. 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

Yockey practiced law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in partnership with his brother, Edward. 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. 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]

Notes and References

1. News: Chauncey Yockey, 59, Civic Leader in Milwaukee, Dies. Manitowoc Herald-Times. November 28, 1936. 3. Newspapers.com. December 7, 2016 .
2. News: November 29, 1936 . Death Claims Atty. Yockey in Milwaukee . 1, 8 . . 2022-04-18 . . ----2nd page of article
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.
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.
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.