Chauncey W. Yockey

Chauncey W. Yockey (March 28, 1879 – November 29, 1936) was an American lawyer and politician.

Born in Waupun, Wisconsin, Yockey grew up in Escanaba, Michigan and graduated from Escanaba 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. He then practiced law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. Yockey was active in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and served as the state president. 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. Yockey died in a hospital from a heart ailment.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1911,' Biographical Sketch of Chauncey W. Chauncey, pg. 771
  2. ↑ 'Official Greeter of Milwaukee Passes On At 59, La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press, November 29, 1936, pg. 10
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