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Chatham Twp. -
ALVAH YOUNG, farmer, P. O. Chatham Center.
The above gentleman was born in Addison Co., Vt. Mar. 23, 1802.
His parents were James and Naomi (Clark) Young.
James Young was born June 19, 1779; his father was a soldier in
the war of the Revolution. To him were born William,
Thomas, Samuel, Stephen, James and Lydia. To
James were born Melissa, Heman and Alvah. Naomi
was a daughter of Michael Clark, to whom were born seven
children, four sons and three daughters, who were Samuel, Joseph
Thompson, Daniel and Sheldon daughters were Naomi,
Abigail and Lois. James Young was a farmer, and was
descended from Scotch ancestors. He died Apr. 9, 1829; his
wife survived him until Apr. 9, 1861. Both were members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. Alvah was reared to farm
labor, remaining at home until he attained his major years.
Soon after was joined by marriage to Lucretia Thompson, of
Vermont, daughter of James and Lucretia (Hatfield) Thompson.
The marriage record bears date Nov. 24, 1824. In 1835, he
emigrated West to this State, locating in Cuyahoga Co., where he
remained until 1842. He made a purchase in the north part of
hte township, where he now lives, of 60½
acres, at $5 per acre. When he came in to build his cabin, a
trail had to be cut into his present location, leaving his family at
the house in Litchfield until he could build him a house for their
reception; this cabin was covered with elm bark for a roof, under
which he lived for several years. Arriving here in June, he
succeeded in getting enough cleared to put in six acres of wheat
that fall. Being a man of strong and vigorous constitution,
and not afraid to labor, he soon had 100 acres cleared and paid for.
Has now 140 acres under excellent improvements. His wife died
Sept. 16, 1863, leaving nine children; of those born are Horace,
in Monroe Co., Mich.; Jane died in Avon; James in
Lenawee Co., Mich.; Delia, Mrs. James Flager, of
Michigan; Mary, now Mrs. C. Moon, of Michigan;
Clark D. and George of this township; Laura L., of
LaFayette Township, the wife of John Wideman. Dec. 23,
1864, Mr. Young was married to Vesla Bicknell, who was
born in Hoosac, N. Y., November, 1807, daughter of Elijah and
Diana (Becker) Bicknell. He was born in New Hampshire; she
in New York. To them was born a family of eight children -
Cornelia, Nancy E., Vesla, Jane A., Becker, Hiram, Dora and
Peter.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - CHICAGO:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 828 |
