Emmett Lee Yeakley (1910 - 1970)

Born 9 Jun 1910 in Midland, Sebastian, Arkansas, United States

Ancestors

Died 28 Dec 1970 at age 60 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Biography

Emmett Yeakley was born in Arkansas.

Emmett Yeakley was a Californian.

Emmett "Jake" Lee Yeakley was born on June 9, 1910 in Midland, Sebastian County, Arkansas. His father was Joseph Lincoln Yeakley and his mother was Annie Elizabeth Pilgrim.^[1]

In 1920, Emmett lived in Bill Johnson Township, Sebastian County, Arkansas.^[2]

Emmett married Mable Davis on October 31, 1931 in Sebastian County, Arkansas.^[3][4]

In 1940, Emmett lived at 2676 East L Street in Colton, San Bernardino County, California. He worked as a painter to earn his living.^[5] Later that same year, Emmett moved and lived at 1413 7th Street in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California. After the move, he worked for the Works Progress Administration (WPA). At age 30, Emmett stood 5 feet and 11 inches tall, weighed about 174 pounds, had a light complexion, with brown hair and blue colored eyes. He also had a slight scar on the center of his forehead.^[6]

In 1947, Emmett lived at 1344 7th Street in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California. He worked as an aircraft worker for the Douglas Aircraft Company.^[7]

Emmett and Mabel divorced in 1951 in Los Angeles County, California.^[8]

In 1952, Emmett lived at 623 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California. He was a leadman at Douglas Aircraft Company.^[9]

Emmett married Mary Louise Ellis, maiden name Schumacher, on May 31, 1958 in Imperial County, California.^[10][11]

Emmett died on December 28, 1970 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.^[12][13] He was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery in Midland, Sebastian County, Arkansas.^[14]

TimeLine

Birth 1910

Emmett Lee Yeakley was born on June 9, 1910 in Midland, Sebastian County, Arkansas.^[1]

Residence 1920

Emmett Lee Yeakley lived in Bill Johnson Township, Sebastian County, Arkansas.^[2]

Residence 1931

Emmett Lee Yeakley lived in Huntington, Sebastian County, Arkansas.^[4]

Marriage 1931

Emmett Lee Yeakley married Mabel Davis on October 31, 1931 in Sebastian County, Arkansas.^[3][4]

Residence 1940

Emmett Lee Yeakley lived at 2676 East L Street in Colton, San Bernardino County, California.^[5]

Residence 1940

Emmett Lee Yeakley lived at 1413 7th Street in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.^[6]

Residence 1947

Emmett Le Yeakley lived at 1344 7th Street in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.^[7]

Divorce 1951

Emmett Lee Yeakley and his wife Mabel Davis divorced in Los Angeles County, California around 1951.^[8]

Residence 1952

Emmett Lee Yeakley lived at 623 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.^[9]

Marriage 1958

Emmett Lee Yeakley married Mary Louise Ellis, maiden name Schumacher, on May 31, 1958 in Imperial County, California.^[10][11]

Death 1970

Emmett Lee Yeakley died on December 28, 1970 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.^[12][13]

Burial

Emmett Lee Yeakley was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery in Midland, Sebastian County, Arkansas.^[14]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1912 Ancestry Record 61774 #987226
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Bill Johnson, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 141 Ancestry Record 6061 #97560363
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1931; Film: #8 Ancestry Record 61775 #425301
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #1749684
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information. Ancestry Record 2469 #207112254
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1995 Ancestry Record 2238 #19261752
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information. Ancestry Record 2469 #204679445
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Ancestry.com. Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information. Ancestry Record 2469 #208582922
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Original data: California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records—Vitalsearch (www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com). The Vitalsearch Company Worldwide, Inc., Pleasanton, California. Ancestry Record 5186 #1596423
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Original data: California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records—Vitalsearch (www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com). The Vitalsearch Company Worldwide, Inc., Pleasanton, California. Ancestry Record 5186 #1596424
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File Ancestry Record 3693 #69264835
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997: Place: Los Angeles; Date: 28 Dec 1970; Social Security: 430034781 Ancestry Record 5180 #8115626
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28482830/emmett-lee-yeakley : accessed 27 February 2022), memorial page for Emmett Lee Yeakley (9 Jun 1910–28 Dec 1970), Find A Grave: Memorial #28482830, citing Mount Olive Cemetery, Midland, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA ; Maintained by Robert Finch (contributor 47479367) .