[p. 718] residing on his well improved farm of 100 acres, which is situated in Perry Township within twelve miles of the city of New Castle, is one of the successful and progressive agriculturists of this part of Lawrence County. Mr. Young is a native of this township and was born April 3, 1863, a son of Robert and Mary Ann (Morrison) Young.
Mr. Young was educated in the public schools of Perry Township and until he reached his majority, he assisted his father on the home farm, after which he farmed the land on shares for some eight years. In 1900 he bought his present farm, then known as the David Morrison farm, and here he has resided ever since, engaged in general farming.
On December 9, 1891, Mr. Young was married in Perry Township to Miss Laura Smith, who was born at Garnet, Kansas, being brought to Perry Township, Lawrence County, when two years of age. Her father, Hugh Smith, was a farmer and surveyor. Mr. and Mrs. Young have four children: John, Mary, Wilmer and Ida, all of whom are bright pupils at school. The family belong to the United Presbyterian Church at Moundville. In politics, Mr. Young is a Republican but he is not a politician and has never been willing to accept any office except that of school director. He is a recognized good citizen, believes in popular education and in local improvements and is always ready to encourage movements to advance agricultural interests.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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