Walter A. Young

b. 28 October 1848, d. 16 April 1881
  • Walter A. Young was born on 28 October 1848 in New York.
  • Walter Young and Jennette Porteous appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Madrid, St. Lawrence County, New York. Other members of the household included Walter A. Young, Elizabeth Young, James Young and Samuel Porteous Young.
  • Walter Young and Jennette Porteous appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Waddington, St. Lawrence County, New York. Other members of the household included Walter A. Young, Elizabeth Young, James Young, Samuel Porteous Young, Anna Young, Isabelle A. Young and Thomas D. Young. Daughter Anna is missing from the household.
  • Jennette Porteous appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Waddington, New York, enumerated next to John Young (age 62), likely Walter's brother, and his wife Ann.. Other members of the household included Walter A. Young, James Young, Anna Young, Isabelle A. Young, Thomas D. Young and Samuel Porteous Young.
  • He was attending school and working on the farm, according to the 1870 census.
  • James Young appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Waddington, New York, enumerated next to John Young (age 70), likely Walter's brother, and his wife Ann. Other members of the household included Walter A. Young, Jennette Porteous, Anna Young and Lottie Young. Also, boarding in the household were two female teachers.
  • He was a hardware merchant, according to the 1880 census.
  • Walter A. Young died on 16 April 1881 at age 32.
  • He was interred at Brookside Cemetery, Waddington, St. Lawrence County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 20 April 1881 in The Ogdensburg Journal: (Waddington) Mr. Walter Young, who has been ill some time, died on Saturday evening last. Walter was one of the most estimable young men in the community, and in his business connection with the firm of Wright & Young he won the respect and confidence of all with whom he came in contact, and was known by every one as an upright and straightforward young man, and one that will be missed in the community. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community.
  • Last Edited: 14 Dec 2015