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James Brinton Young 1814–1864

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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Young in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Jul 1814 · Shelocta, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 1 Jun 1864 · Cold Harbor, Hanover, Virginia, USA
Spouse Hannah Martha Townsend
Children Albert Franklin Young, Catherine Young, Harriett M Young, Henrietta Jane Young, Henry Young, Hudson J Young, Hulda Jane Young, Lucein J Young, Martha Alice Young, Mary L Young, Rachel Anna Young, Ruth Rose Young

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Biography

The story of James Brinton Young began in 1814 in Shelocta, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1850, James Brinton Young resided in Kiskiminetas, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, James Brinton Young resided in Washington, Chambersville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, . James Brinton Young married hannah martha townsend, and had children including albert franklin young, catherine young, harriett m young, henrietta jane young, henry young, hudson j young, hulda jane young, lucein j young, martha alice young, mary l young, rachel anna young, ruth rose young. James Brinton Young passed away in 1864 in Cold Harbor, Hanover, Virginia, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971

Life Timeline

1814
Birth of James Brinton Young in Shelocta, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1850
James Brinton Young resided here in Kiskiminetas, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1860
James Brinton Young resided here in Washington, Chambersville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1864
Death of James Brinton Young in Cold Harbor, Hanover, Virginia, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Young (1814–1864) was born in Shelocta, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Cold Harbor, Hanover, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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James Young's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Brinton Young PTP
1814–1864
Shelocta, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
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James Young's Descendants

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James Brinton Young PTP 1814–1864