James Young
b. circa 1785, d. 4 December 1859
- James Young was born circa 1785 in Scotland.
- He married Isabella Ainslie on 31 May 1812 in Morebattle, Roxburgh, Scotland.
- James Young and Isabella Ainslie appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1840 in Madrid, St. Lawrence County, New York, enumerated next to the household of William Young.. Other (counted but unnamed) members of the household apparently included Thomas Young.
- James Young and Isabella Ainslie appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Lake Mills, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Also in the household were sons John (age 26), Gilbert (21), Alexander (19) and Robert (15), all born in Scotland.
- He was a farmer, according to the 1850 census.
- James Young died on 4 December 1859.
- Isabella Ainslie became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at Lake Ripley Cemetery, Cambridge, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
- Last Edited: 11 Dec 2015
Family: Isabella Ainslie b. circa 1797, d. 16 December 1879
- Walter Young+ b. 27 February 1818, d. between 1860 and 1870
- Thomas Young+ b. 1826, d. 11 July 1894