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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

Additional Media

Sources

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Landmarks of Albany County, NY, Edited by Amasa J. Parker, Albany, NY