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Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 23 October 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Harlan Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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WILLIAM YOUNG, farmer; P. O. Pleasant Plain; of German origin, born in this county March 10, 1821; his father, Jacob Young, was a German by birth and was born about the year 1772; he participated in the wars of Europe under Bonaparte, but not admiring the disturbed condition of affairs of his native land, he sought an opportunity and came America, at the early age of 23 years; he married Miss Elizabeth Fullington, a worthy young lady of Maryland. They settled in this township in the year 1813, and he died at the advanced age of 80 years. Mr. Young was united |
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in marriage Feb. 3, 1847, to Miss Abigail Snell, a native of this county and born June 12, 1821. They have five children-Henry R., born Feb. 23, 1847, and married to Miss Gregory; James F., born Feb. 10, 1853; Jane I., born June 12, 1855, married; William A., born Jan. 11, 1858; Alma, born July 25, 1864; and Mary E., born May 20, 1849 (deceased). Henry Snell, father of Mrs. Young, was originally from the State of Maryland, where he was born April 12, 1792; be married Mary Runyan, a native of Virginia, born June 15, 1799. They were closely identified with the interests of this county, and after lives of usefulness she died July 24, 1854, and he at the advanced age of 84 years, Oct. 28, 1876. The subject of this sketch received the rudiments of a common school education and is an industrious, frugal and hospitable citizen; he is fully alive to the stirring times, and aims to keep pace with human progress and improvement; his farm of 116 acres of land is well improved, and an imposing brick mansion costing $3,500, with its cheery surroundings, is his home. |
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