"History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Co.'s, Indiana"
Goodspeed Bros. and Co., 1884


WILLIAM P. YOUNGER, a native of Nicholas County, KY., was born March 23,
1828, being the eldest of twelve children of LEWIS and NANCY (CROSE)
YOUNGER, both natives of Kentucky, who came to Lawrence County, Indiana in
1832, settling where our subject now resides.  William P. remained on his
father's farm until the age of eighteen years, obtaining limited schooling,
but at the age began for himself.  November 11, 1848, he married DELILAH
ROGERS, who has borne him three children, two of whom are now living:
LUCRETIA J., the wife of CALEB CUPPS, and ALICE, who became the wife of
JASPER KERN.  February 14, 1856, Mrs. Younger died, and November 22,1856, he
was united in marriage with ELVIRA REED, and to this union the following
issue has been born: ADDISON, KITTY, MINNIE, CHARLIE, LILLIE  and MAY.  May
22, 1871, his second wife died, and August 16, 1873, he married PHELISSA A.
(FISHER) WOODY,  who has borne him three children, two living:  AYLETT R.
and J. N.  Mr. Younger is successful in farming, owning 200 acres of land.
They are members of the Christian Church.  He is a Republican.  His
grandfather was a soldier in the Revolution.


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