David C. Yakey

David C. Yakey (May 13, 1830 – February 23, 1908) was an American farmer and Union Army volunteer in the American Civil War. He later served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Early life and career Yakey was born on May 31, 1830, in Loudoun County, Virginia, but at age 2 moved with his parents to Ohio. He grew up in Muskingum County and Perry County, where his father owned a farm. In 1856, he came to Wisconsin, settling in Vernon County (then known as "Bad Ax County"). He was employed as a teacher for several years—one of the first teachers in southwest Wisconsin—and in 1861 was elected superintendent of schools for the town of Clinton. However, shortly thereafter, he enlisted for service in the American Civil War.

After brief service in Minnesota, the regiment was ordered south to attach to XVI Corps for service in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. They joined the Siege of Vicksburg from June through July 1863, and were then assigned to guard duty in eastern Kansas.

Personal life and family Yakey married Julia Ann Adams in 1867. They had 8 children together. Yakey died on February 23, 1908, in Vernon County.

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