The oldest living african american conjoined twins?

Answer 1

Yvonne and Yvette McCarther were born in California at Los Angeles General Hospital on May 14, 1949. Their mother, Willa McCarther, wanted them separated and kept them in the hospital for several months while she met with doctors. When it was determined that the twins shared too much tissue to be separated safely, Mrs. McCarther took them home. Immediately she was confronted by people in showbusiness who wanted to exhibit the infant twins with circus sideshows. She initially refused, but when she was unable to pay the hospital bills, Mrs. McCarther and her daughters spent a six-month stint touring with the Royal American Circus. With the $300 a week the family earned, Mrs. McCarther was able to pay the hospital bill and take her babies home for good.

Answer 2

I first met Yvonne and Yvette, in 1957, at Tasley Fairground, Tasley Virginia. At the time, I was a young teenager. I happened to be at the fairground, on that particular day, when I went into the show to see the conjoined twins. I remembered, distinctively, that the conjoined twins were sitting on the bed. I remembered Mrs. McCarther telling me that it was okay to sit down beside her daughters. I can remember the twins rearranging their position so that I could set on the bed with them. We began to talk to one another about our ages and etc. The twins had the most beautiful smiles. Their mom was beautiful also. What a lovely spirit she exhibited. I remembered the twins asking their mom for some french-fries. Their mom sent me to one of the nearby stands to purchase some fries for her daughters. When I returned, the three of us sat on the bed eating french-fries, talking and giggling. Before leaving, I hugged the twins and told them that I hope to see them again, one day.

After relocating to Los Angeles, I happened to see the conjoined twins, in 1991, with their mom, at one of Von's super market. It brought back old memories. I never saw them again. I will never forget those beautiful memories of my time spent with Yvonne and Yvette. It was a fun day-a day that I will always cherish.

Answer 3

Yvonne And Yvette Mccarther