Bio of Elbert Harold Yancey was born February 23, 1883 in Armstrong, Howard Co., MO
Elbert is the son of Clayrendan Yancey and Willie Edna Green of Armstrong, Missouri. He was a twin, his brother being named Elmer on the same day. He had a brother Omar, and two sisters, Atha and Mary Scotty.
He migrated to Kansas City between 1920-1930, after marrying his wife, Ora C (Hoffstetter) and together they had 3 children, though they lost one daughter in childhood, two boys survived: Edwin Ray and Elbert Harold, Jr.
Elbert was a carpenter throughout his lifetime, as was his twin brother. He was also a painter, and frequently found employment in this field, along with remodeling work. He built his home, and a very fine home it was. He was a quiet man, always working in his basement shop, a good husband and grandfather. He took his Grandson, Steven as an employee during one summer to teach him carpentry skills. He also was involved with his grandchildren, keeping 3 siblings while his son and daughter-in-law were stationed in Waco, Texas. He and Ora enjoyed a long and fruitful marriage until his passing.
Elbert is the son of Clayrendan Yancey and Willie Edna Green of Armstrong, Missouri. He was a twin, his brother being named Elmer on the same day. He had a brother Omar, and two sisters, Atha and Mary Scotty.
He migrated to Kansas City between 1920-1930, after marrying his wife, Ora C (Hoffstetter) and together they had 3 children, though they lost one daughter in childhood, two boys survived: Edwin Ray and Elbert Harold, Jr.
Elbert was a carpenter throughout his lifetime, as was his twin brother. He was also a painter, and frequently found employment in this field, along with remodeling work. He built his home, and a very fine home it was. He was a quiet man, always working in his basement shop, a good husband and grandfather. He took his Grandson, Steven as an employee during one summer to teach him carpentry skills. He also was involved with his grandchildren, keeping 3 siblings while his son and daughter-in-law were stationed in Waco, Texas. He and Ora enjoyed a long and fruitful marriage until his passing.
Bio of Elbert Harold Yancey was born February 23, 1883 in Armstrong, Howard Co., MO
Elbert is the son of Clayrendan Yancey and Willie Edna Green of Armstrong, Missouri. He was a twin, his brother being named Elmer on the same day. He had a brother Omar, and two sisters, Atha and Mary Scotty.
He migrated to Kansas City between 1920-1930, after marrying his wife, Ora C (Hoffstetter) and together they had 3 children, though they lost one daughter in childhood, two boys survived: Edwin Ray and Elbert Harold, Jr.
Elbert was a carpenter throughout his lifetime, as was his twin brother. He was also a painter, and frequently found employment in this field, along with remodeling work. He built his home, and a very fine home it was. He was a quiet man, always working in his basement shop, a good husband and grandfather. He took his Grandson, Steven as an employee during one summer to teach him carpentry skills. He also was involved with his grandchildren, keeping 3 siblings while his son and daughter-in-law were stationed in Waco, Texas. He and Ora enjoyed a long and fruitful marriage until his passing.
Elbert is the son of Clayrendan Yancey and Willie Edna Green of Armstrong, Missouri. He was a twin, his brother being named Elmer on the same day. He had a brother Omar, and two sisters, Atha and Mary Scotty.
He migrated to Kansas City between 1920-1930, after marrying his wife, Ora C (Hoffstetter) and together they had 3 children, though they lost one daughter in childhood, two boys survived: Edwin Ray and Elbert Harold, Jr.
Elbert was a carpenter throughout his lifetime, as was his twin brother. He was also a painter, and frequently found employment in this field, along with remodeling work. He built his home, and a very fine home it was. He was a quiet man, always working in his basement shop, a good husband and grandfather. He took his Grandson, Steven as an employee during one summer to teach him carpentry skills. He also was involved with his grandchildren, keeping 3 siblings while his son and daughter-in-law were stationed in Waco, Texas. He and Ora enjoyed a long and fruitful marriage until his passing.
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