Young, Peter Jr.
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Birth
Peter was born in Knox on June 6, 1806, a son of Peter Young and Miss Toles.[1]
Occupation
He commenced at the age of sixteen to learn the carpenter's trade and followed it about forty years, when, in 1851 he bought a farm in Guilderland.[1]
Military
He was also a member of and drummer in the State militia[1]
Marriage & Children
He married Rebecca (Williams) Austin[1] at about 1831
Their children were:
- John A.Young[1]
- Charles W. Young[1]
- Henry W. Young[1]
- Sarah A. Young[1]
- Margaret J. Young[1]
- Lois R. Young[1]
- Mary Young(who died at the age of twenty-five)[1]
- Eliza O. Young[1]
- Gouvenier M.Young[1]
Death
He died August 15, 1881, at the age of seventy-five, and his wife died April 28, 1892, at the age of seventy-seven.[1]
Obituary
Altamont Enterprise, May 7, 1892
GUILDERLAND CENTRE
The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Young, relict of the late Peter Young, was held from the Reformed church Sunday afternoon
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