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Generation No. 1
1. Russell G.2 Young + (+1) was born Mar 1828 in Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI, and died Feb 26, 1909 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN (Source: LaPorte County Health Dept. - Genealogy Death Information.). He married (1) Mary Mason + Abt. 1857, daughter of William Mason and Margerite. She was born Bet. 1843 - 1845 in Canada, and died Bet. 1861 - 1863. He married (2) Jennie M. Mason + 1863 in Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI, daughter of William Mason and Margerite. She was born Apr 1843 in MI, and died Oct 6, 1905 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN (Source: LaPorte County Health Dept. - Genealogy Death Information.).
Notes for Russell G. Young +:
Obituary for Michigan City News on Wednesday, March 3, 1909
Two Answer Final Call
R. G. Young and Mrs. Geo E. Lawrence Depart This Life
Long Residents of this city.
Late Mr. Young Came here quarter of Century ago to build Congregation Church - Well known Contractor
Death last night removed one of the city's oldest and most highly respected citizens in the person of the venerable R. G. Young. He had been ailing for the last month, although he had been confined to his bed but four days. His death occurred at the home of his son Grant R. Young, 124 West Warren Street and was due to old age, general debility and heart trouble.
The deceased was a native of Michigan and was born at Owosso 81 years ago, he having celebrated his 81st birthday anniversary on November 7, last. In his early day he was a carpenter by trade and followed that line of employment during all his life. He was prominent among the contractors of southern Michigan and this city and more than a quarter of a century ago he secured a contract to build the First Congregational church in this city. He moved his family here from Bangor, Mich., at that time and since made his home here. The Congregational church, destroyed by fire and now rebuilt, was the First Congregational church in this city. Among other large contracts held by him here were those for the building of the Episcopal church, the Zion Lutheran church and the German Methodist Church structures, all of which were built under his personal supervision.
He was an industrious worker and his contracts were always carefully and well executed. He followed the contracting business until four or five years ago when he retired and since devoted his time to the performance of small odd jobs about the city.
The deceased is survived by five children, one brother and one sister., Mrs. Young having passed away in this city three years ago. The children are F.M. Young of Lincoln, Neb.; E.E. Young, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; G. R. and J.N. Young and Mrs. Ross Nolan of this city. The brother and sister resided in Owosso, Michigan.
The funeral services will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Young Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock., Rev. O. L. Kiplinger and Rev. Grant Teeters officiating.
The deceased was not a member of any other organization than the Congregational church, which he was affiliated for many years.
More About Russell G. Young +:
Burial: Feb 1909, Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
Cause of Death: Intestinal Nephritis
Census: 1870, Ovid Twp., Clinton Co., MI Pg. 580 - Blind Maker
Notes for Jennie M. Mason +:
Obituary - McLean County News
Wednesday - 11 Oct. 1905
P. 8 C. 4
Death of Mrs. R. G. Young
Mrs. R. G. Young passed away Saturday night at her late home, 119 Ripley Street, after an illness of a number of years, her late illness, however, having extended over a period of but six weeks. Her death was caused by dyspepsia and insomnia. Deceased was born in Pontiac, Michigan., and was 63 years of age, April 27 last. Forty-two years ago she and Mr. Young were married in Owosso, Michigan. They later moved to Chicago, where they lived for five years. They came here 23 years ago and have resided here since, with the exception of five years, spent in southern Illinois. Mr. Young was a carpenter and came here to erect the Congregational church, his wife accompanying him. She is survived by the husband, three children, Grant R., John N., of this city and Mrs. Ross E. Nolan, the latter of Francesville. Two step-children, Fred M. Young of Lincoln Neb., and Ellsworth E. Young of Oklahoma City, Okla., and two brothers John and Richard Mason, and one sister, Miss Margaret Mason, of Rochester, Mich., also survive.
In the death of Mrs. Young, a true Christian woman has been called away. She was a life time member of the Congregational church and was prominently connected with the Woman's Christian Temperance union. She has held the position of county superintendent and also president of the local organization and has been delegate to the state convention. She was a hard worker and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the late home, Rev. O. L. Kiplinger officiated, assisted by Rev. A. J. Waller.
Fred M. Young reached the city Monday. Miss Margaret Mason, a sister, has been here for several weeks.
More About Jennie M. Mason +:
Burial: Oct 1905, Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
Cause of Death: Chronic Mania
Children of Russell Young and Mary Mason are:
+ 2 i. Fredrick Mason3 Young +, born Aug 19, 1858 in Owosso, Shiawasse Co., MI; died Feb 9, 1915 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.
3 ii. Ellsworth E. Young, born 1861 in MI.
Children of Russell Young and Jennie Mason are:
+ 4 i. Ernest W.3 Young, born Oct 11, 1863 in MI; died Feb 3, 1903 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
+ 5 ii. Grant R. Young, born May 1865 in MI; died Nov 29, 1915 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN.
+ 6 iii. John N. Young, born 1867 in MI; died Mar 4, 1921 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
7 iv. Rose G. ("Rosy") Young, born 1869 in MI. She married (1) Gannon. She married (2) Ross E. Nolan Nov 25, 1903 in Michigan City, LaPorte, IN.
8 v. Ralph Young, born 1878 in MI; died Jul 31, 1883 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN.
More About Ralph Young:
Burial: Aug 1883, Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
Generation No. 2
2. Fredrick Mason3 Young + (Russell G.2, +1) was born Aug 19, 1858 in Owosso, Shiawasse Co., MI, and died Feb 9, 1915 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. He married Harriett ("Hattie") Jane Milliken Oct 25, 1882 in Bangor, Van Buren Co., MI, daughter of Alma Milliken and Harriet Lee. She was born Aug 11, 1862 in Laconia, Belknap Co., NH, and died Feb 2, 1925 in San Francisco, Marin Co., CA.
Notes for Fredrick Mason Young +:
OBITUARY - Nebraska, State Journal, Wednesday Morning, February 10, 1915
"Fredrick M. Young, fifty-six years old, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at his home in Bethany. Besides a wife he leaves four sons and two daughters. Mr. Young was a contractor and had been a resident of Bethany for thirteen years. The funeral will be held from the home at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be at Wyuka."
Death Certificates notes that Fredrick Young lived in the state of Nebraska for 28 years. (That could mean he left Michigan about 1887.)
More About Fredrick Mason Young +:
Burial: Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster Co. NE
Cause of Death: Edema of lungs
Occupation: Carpenter/Contractor
More About Harriett ("Hattie") Jane Milliken:
Burial: Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster Co. NE (Cremated)
Children of Fredrick Young and Harriett Milliken are:
+ 9 i. Ralph W.4 Young, born Nov 18, 1887 in Nebraska.
10 ii. Harriett Elizabeth ("Bessie") Young, born Feb 4, 1889 in Nebraska; died Jan 21, 1967.
More About Harriett Elizabeth ("Bessie") Young:
Burial: Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster Co. NE
Occupation: Missonary
11 iii. Merle H. Young, born Dec 1893 in Nebraska. He married Esther M..
+ 12 iv. Irvin Donald Young +, born Jan 8, 1899 in Crete, Saline, NE; died Feb 20, 1955 in Wichita, Sedgewick Co., KS.
13 v. Alfreda ("Freida") Young, born 1903. She married Howard Wilkins Feb 28, 1921 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.
More About Alfreda ("Freida") Young:
Residence: 1922, Moved to California
4. Ernest W.3 Young (Russell G.2, +1) was born Oct 11, 1863 in MI, and died Feb 3, 1903 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. He married Katherine F. Deming Aug 10, 1887 in Michigan City, LaPorte, IN. She was born Aug 26, 1864, and died Sep 2, 1950.
Notes for Ernest W. Young:
25 Feb 1903 - Michigan City News
MORTUARY RECORD
The remains of the late E.W. Young of Phoenix,, Ariz., arrived here at 12:45 Thursday night. The body was accompanied as far as Chicago by Mrs. Young and son, Vincent, and daughter, Winifred, and the deceased's brother, F. M. Young, of Lincoln, Neb. Owing to a delay in reaching Chicago, it was impossible to have the remains transferred in time to be placed aboard the Michigan Central Train which arrives here at 7 o'clock and on which Mrs. Young and children came to this city. F. M. Young remained in Chicago and accompanied the body here. The funeral was held at the First M.E. Church at 2 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Cissel, assisted by Rev. O. L. Kiplinger of the First Congregational Church. Burial took place at Greenwood Cemetery. The services at the church and cemetery were largely attended.
Among those here from out of town to attend the funeral were: Walter Deming of Chicago, brother, and Mrs. and Mrs. Otis King of Westville, uncle and aunt of Mrs. Young.
More About Ernest W. Young:
Burial: Feb 1903, Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
More About Katherine F. Deming:
Burial: Sep 1950, Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
Children of Ernest Young and Katherine Deming are:
14 i. Winifred4 Young, born May 20, 1894 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN; died Dec 12, 1907 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN.
Notes for Winifred Young:
DEATH OF WINIFRED YOUNG
Favorite Among Schoolmates and Others -- Passed Away Thursday
Friday, December 13th
Death came to Miss Winifred Young, only daughter of Mrs. Katherine Young, 1113 Washington Street at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon at St. Anthony's hospital, following an operation for appendicitis early in the morning by Dr. Chislott of Chicago. From Wednesday evening when she was removed to the hospital to the time of her demise Miss Winifred made a brave fight, but was too weak to overcome the strength lost by the operation. She was taken sick Sunday and in the evening her condition became very serious but not until Wednesday morning was it ascertained that appendicitis was the illness. Miss Winifred Young attended school as usual during the closing days of last week. She was in the 7th grade, Central school, Miss Carrie Chipman, teacher.
The deceased young lade was particularly bright in her school studies and her tender and loving ways and cheerful disposition won for Miss Winifred the deep regard of her teachers and schoolmates. She was a member of Mrs. W. W. Worthey's class in the First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school and always proved a conscientious worker. Miss Winifred's lady-like demeanor made friends with everyone and of who knew her sincerely regret her hasty departure but feel that she has been taken away by a hand that reigns supreme in a place where His is Ideal.
Miss Winifred Young was born May 20, 1894, in this city. When Winifred was but five months old, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Young, moved to Austin, Ill., where they remained four years. Leaving Austin, the Young family resided in Phoenix, Ariz., and other western cities for almost five years. While being in Phoenix, Mr. Ernest W. Young died when Winifred was eight years old. Mrs. Young, son, Vincent, and daughter, Winifred, returned to Michigan City, shortly after Mr. Young's death and have resided here ever since. The deceased is survived by her mother and her brother, Vincent Young.
The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the family residence. Mrs. Ross Nolan of Francesville, an aunt to Miss Winifred is here and Miss Grace Deming, Denver, Color., also an aunt being a sister to Mrs. Katherine Young is expected to arrived in the city his evening.
18 Dec 1907 - pg. 1 col. 4 - Michigan City News
More About Winifred Young:
Burial: Dec 1907, Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
Cause of Death: Appendicitis
+ 15 ii. Vincent W. Young, born Aug 21, 1892.
5. Grant R.3 Young (Russell G.2, +1) was born May 1865 in MI, and died Nov 29, 1915 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN. He married Jessie E. Cosbly May 21, 1890 in Michigan City, LaPorte, IN. She was born Feb 1868 in IN, and died 1959.
Notes for Grant R. Young:
November 29, 1915
Michigan City Evening News
GRANT YOUNG IN LAST SLEEP
Well Known Business Man Died Today
HE WAS A VICTIM OF DIABETES
Prominent in Lumber and Coal Business -- Manager and Part Owner of M.C. Lumber and Coal Company -- Wife and Five Children
Grant R. Young, died this afternoon at the family home, 124 West Warren Street, death being due in diabetes from which he had been a sufferer fifteen years. Recently he submitted to an operation to relieve a gathering in his leg. He came through the operation successfully, but a few days ago gangrene developed and complicated matters. The past few days his condition was recognized as beyond hope. Sunday afternoon he lapsed into a state of comma.
The deceased is survived by Mrs. Young and give children: Florence, Vera, Edith, Paul and Katherine Young. Two brothers, John N. Young of Chicago and Ellsworth Young of Oklahoma, and a sister, Mrs. Rose Nolan, of this city, also survive.
Mr. Young was about 50 years old and had long been a resident of this city. He was manager and part owner of the Michigan City Lumber and Coal Company and was actively involved in the affairs of the company until his illness compelled him to leave his business two months ago. He was a member of the Reynol ____ and the Elk ____ and the First M. E. church. He was a good citizen and his death will be the source of a profound sorrow among a large circle of friends by whom he was highly respected, his family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
More About Grant R. Young:
Burial: Nov 1915, Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
Census: 1900, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
Occupation: 1900, Lumber & Coal
More About Jessie E. Cosbly:
Burial: 1959, Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
Children of Grant Young and Jessie Cosbly are:
16 i. Florence4 Young, born May 1891.
17 ii. Vera Young, born May 17, 1895.
18 iii. Edith F.W. Young, born Dec 15, 1897 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN. She married Robert H.Baumgardner Jul 12, 1917 in Michigan City, LaPorte, IN.
19 iv. Paul Young, born Nov 9, 1899.
20 v. Katherine Young, born Sep 20, 1904; died 1991 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN.
More About Katherine Young:
Burial: 1991, Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
6. John N.3 Young (Russell G.2, +1) was born 1867 in MI, and died Mar 4, 1921 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He married Julia C. Henry Nov 14, 1888 in Michigan City, LaPorte, IN.
Notes for John N. Young:
MICHIGAN CITY EVENING NEWS
5 March 1921
FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN CHICAGO
John N. Young, 55 years old, a former resident of this city, died yesterday afternoon at the Englewood hospital in Chicago following an operation for relief from appendicitis. He had been ill but a few days. He is well known here having moved a few years ago with his family to Chicago.
He was united in marriage in this city to Miss Julia Henry, who survives, with one daughter, Mrs. Ira King, of Indianapolis.
The remains will be brought to this city for interment in Greenwood cemetery. The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in the First M.E. church. Rev. W. B. Warriner will officiate.
John N. Young was a brother of the late Grant R. Young and also of Ernest W. Young, who died several years ago. He was employed at different times in the Root Manufacturing company plant and the former A.R. Colborn mill. He was an active citizen of the community and prominent in many local affairs.
More About John N. Young:
Burial: Mar 1921, Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN
Cause of Death: Appendicitis
Child of John Young and Julia Henry is:
21 i. Daughter4 Young, born Oct 6, 1889. She married Ira King.