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Alma Matilda Young 1874–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 May 1874

Birth Location: Sweden

Death Date: 1960

Death Location: Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Eric Young

Mother: Carolyn Anderson

Spouse(s): William Yaw

Children(s): Charles Yaw, Joseph Yaw, Clarence Yaw, Elsie Yaw

The story of Alma Matilda Young began in 1874 in Sweden. In 1882, Alma Matilda Young immigrated. In 1921, Alma Matilda Young resided in Connellsville; Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA. Alma Matilda Young married William Howard Yaw, and had children including Charles Howard Yaw, Clarence S Yaw, Elsie Viola Yaw, Joseph Ernest Yaw. Alma Matilda Young passed away in 1960 in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Alma Matilda Young began in 1874 in Sweden.
  • In 1882, Alma Matilda Young immigrated.
  • In 1921, Alma Matilda Young resided in Connellsville; Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Alma Matilda Young married William Howard Yaw, and had children including Charles Howard Yaw, Clarence S Yaw, Elsie Viola Yaw, Joseph Ernest Yaw.
  • Alma Matilda Young passed away in 1960 in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alma Young's Ancestors

Self
Alma Young
1874–1960
Birth Place: Sweden
Parents
Eric Young
–1887
Sweden
Carolyn Anderson
–1896
Sweden
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alma Young's Descendants

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Alma (Matilda) Young (16 May 1874–1960) m. William (Howard) Yaw (01 Apr 1873–15 Feb 1960)
  1. 1. Charles (Howard) Yaw 1899–1962
  2. 2. Joseph (Ernest) Yaw 1902–1922
  3. 3. Clarence (S.) Yaw 1905– m. Ethel Newcomer 1904–
  4. 4. Elsie (Viola) Yaw 1909–1938

Alma Young's Timeline

6 Records

1874
16 May 1874
Birth of Alma Matilda Young in Sweden
Sweden
1882
1882
Age 8
Alma Matilda Young immigrated
None
1921
1921
Age 47
Alma Matilda Young resided here in Connellsville; Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Connellsville; Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 66
Alma Matilda Young resided here in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1960
1960
Age 86
Death of Alma Matilda Young in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1960
1960
Age 86
Burial of Alma Matilda Young in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1874
    Event Place: Sweden
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1882

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Connellsville; Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1948-02-16
    Event Place: Connellsville, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Daily Courier - 1948-02-16 - Page 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1958
    Event Place: Connellsville, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Daily Courier - 17 Feb 1958 - Page 6, 17 Feb 1958

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1958
    Event Place: Uniontown, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Evening Standard - 19 Feb 1958 - Page 9

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 15-0514 35I Box 3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 15-0514 35I Box 3

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