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Edward Young 1820–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jul 1820

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 31 May 1861

Death Location: Benton, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: George Young

Mother: Margaret Swegler

Spouse(s): Catharine Ebbert

Children(s): Edward Jr, George Young, James Young, Charles Young

The story of Edward Young began in 1820 in Ohio. In 1850, Edward Young resided in Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Edward Young resided in Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA. Edward Young married Catharine Ebbert, and had children including Charles Young, Edward D Young Jr, George Young, James Fremont Young. Edward Young passed away in 1861 in Benton, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Young began in 1820 in Ohio.
  • In 1850, Edward Young resided in Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Edward Young resided in Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.
  • Edward Young married Catharine Ebbert, and had children including Charles Young, Edward D Young Jr, George Young, James Fremont Young.
  • Edward Young passed away in 1861 in Benton, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Young's Ancestors

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Edward Young
1820–1861
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
George Washington Young
1793–1842
Tuscarawas Co Ohio
Margaret Swegler
1793–1842
Grandparents
Catherine
1765–
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Young's Descendants

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Edward Young (15 Jul 1820–31 May 1861) m. Catharine Ebbert (8 Aug 1822–27 Oct 1884)
  1. 1. Edward (D Young) Jr 1853–1885
  2. 2. George Young 1861–1921
  3. 3. James (Fremont) Young 1856–1937 m. Ida (M) Dutrow 1869– m. Eva Miller 1856–1913
    1. 1. Mabel Young 1884–
    2. 2. Harry (Robert) Young 1893–1942 m. Lois Mudgett 1892–1988
      1. 1. Robert (Lee) Young 1921–1974 m. Rosanna Ruh 1922–1969
        1. 1. David (Evan) Young 1946–2013
      2. 2. Elizabeth Young 1917–1997 m. David (Winfield) Shafer 1917–1981
        1. 1. Pete (Stanton) Shafer 1942–1987 m. Penni (Lee) Zilhaver 1945–2006
        2. 2. Robert (Michael) Shafer 1947–1947
    3. 3. Willma Young 1880–1955 m. Truman (Andrew) Brainard 1879–1931
    4. 4. Glen Young 1876–
  4. 4. Charles Young 1859–1927 m. Anna (D.) Young 1860–1950
    1. 1. Frank (W) Young 1889–

Edward Young's Timeline

5 Records

1820
15 Jul 1820
Birth of Edward Young in Ohio
Ohio
1850
1850
Age 30
Edward Young resided here in Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Edward Young resided here in Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1861
31 May 1861
Age 41
Death of Edward Young in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
1861
18 Jun 1861
Age 41
Edward Young - Probate in Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1820
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: M653_256; Page: 539; Family History Library Film: 803256
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Benton, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: M432_144; Page: 142A; Image: 290

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Benton, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: M432_144; Page: 142A; Image: 290

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Benton, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: M653_256; Page: 539; Family History Library Film: 803256

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1861
    Event Place: Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benton, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1861
    Event Place: Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1830-1921; Indexes, 1833-1930; Author: Indiana. Court of Common Pleas (Elkhart County); Indiana. Probate Court (Elkhart County); Probate Place: Elkhart, Indiana

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