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Submitted: 3/26/16 • Approved: 3/27/16 • Last Updated: 3/29/18 • R789490-G0-S3
1873 - 1939
WILLIAM H. YOUNG was born in Wilson township, Adair County, in 1873, being a son of Ben and Emily (Elmore) Young, one of the old-time families of the county. He was reared on a farm in that section, remaining at home till grown. He then went into the mercantile business at Gibbs, conducting a general store there for five years. In 1908 he quit that business, bought out the furniture and undertaking business of his father-in-law, G.B. Easley, at that place, and is still engaged in that work at Gibbs.
He was married to Hattie M. Easley, daughter of George B. and Alice (Spencer) Easley, December 26, 1903. Mr. Young is a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. He is a Republican in politics.
History of Adair County, 1911
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Page 769
Parents:
Benjamin Wertz Young (1851 - 1937)
Emily O. Elmore Young (1857 - 1907)
Spouse:
Hattie May Easley Young (1882 - 1957)
Siblings:
William H. Young (1873 - 1939)
Samuel E Young (1874 - 1957)
Nettie M. Young (1876 - 1876)
Daisy A. Young Walters (1877 - 1926)
Thomas Monroe Young (1878 - 1959)
Mary Eliza Young Davidson (1880 - 1942)
Anna Young Calef (1882 - 1943)
John Benjamin Young (1883 - 1970)
Bessie Matilda Young McKee (1885 - 1975)
Verna Ethel Young Davidson (1886 - 1914)
Homer Jessie Young (1888 - 1970)
Gail Ruth Young Patton/Dennis (1892 - 1981)
Paul McKinley Young (1899 - 1955)
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