History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Co.'s, Indiana Goodspeed Bros. and Co., 1884 MICHAEL YOUNGER is a native of Nicholas County, KY., and was born July 3, 1832. He is the third child of twelve born to LEWIS and NANCY (CROSE) YOUNGER. Michael passed his youth at hard work on his father's farm. He did not have the advantages of the present of getting an education, and was forced to take what he could get by a limited attendance at the old subscription schools. At the age of eighteen he began work for himself. April 23, 1855, he married MARY THORN, who bore him nine children, seven being now living: ISIS, who married LEVI KEITHLEY; ANDREW J., who married CLARA ELSTON; NANNIE, who became the wife of JOEL HOBBS; ELIZABETH, CARRIE, CORNELIA and THOMAS. Mr. Younger is a prosperous farmer with 160 acres of well stocked and improved land. He and family are members of the Christian Church. He is an influential Republican and a leading citizen. Data Entry Volunteer: Diana Flynn "ivie@tima.com"