Younger.John.1830.Nicholas.BIOS

JOHN YOUNGER was born in Nicholas County, KY., July 18, 1830, being the
second of twelve children of LEWIS and NANCY (CROSE) YOUNGER.  He remained
at home with his parents on their farm during youth, securing a fair
education, and at the age of eighteen years, began doing for himself.
October 2, 1851, he was united in marriage with MARY A. RAGSDALE, and to
this union the following children were born:  DAVID A., CORA, who became the
wife of DEWITT C. LEATHERMAN, since deceased;  WILLIAM O., who married
CELESTIA J. RAMSEY, and BENJAMIN.  On the 25th of November, 1860, Mrs.
Younger died, and November 19, 1863, Mr. Younger married KITTIE E. RAMSEY,
who has borne him two children:  ROBERT L.  and MARY H.  He owns a good farm
of 160 acres, mostly well improved and stocked.  He owns fine horses and
jacks.  He and family are members of the Christian Church, and he is a
Republican and a member of the Odd Fellow fraternity.  He has been Justice
of the Peace for two terms, and is a prominent farmer and citizen.



Submitted by: Diana Flynn <ivie@tima.com>
Date: 25 Jun 1997