Harrison County Iowa Genealogy

HISTORY OF HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA, 1915
BIOGRAPHIES
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GEORGE N. YOUNG

George N. YOUNG, the subject of this present sketch, is one of those businessmen gifted with more than ordinary insight, who has not only reaped the benefits of his good judgment, but added to the prosperity of the town of Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa. The garage owned by himself and partner is thoroughly up to date in every respect and would do credit to a city of much larger proportions than that in which it is located.

George N. YOUNG is a native of the State of New York, born in Saratoga County, March 27, 1860, son of Jude M. and Elvira C. (Frost) YOUNG. Both father and mother were born in the same state, and remained there until 1880 when they emigrated westward, locating at Logan, in this county. The father was a life-long farmer, and after spending some years near Loan, they took up their residence in Woodbine, where they passed the remainder of their lives. The father's death occurred in February 1896, and the mother passed from this life on June 27, 1914. They were the parents of two children, of whom the subject of this sketch is the YOUNGer. The elder is his sister, Helen M., who is the widow of John Hopkins who died at their home in Canada. Mrs. Hopkins now makes her home in Woodbine.

Mr. YOUNG was about 20 years old when he came to this state and had, therefore, received his elementary schooling in the schools of his home district in New York. For a time, he farmed with his father, and when the family moved to Woodbine, he gave his attention to mastering the carpenter trade, being employed in that capacity for six years. He then purchased a half interest in the hardware business of T.L. Canfield, this partnership continuing for three years, when Mr. Canfield disposed of his interest to W. H. Sweete. Mr. YOUNG and that gentleman were associated for about four years, at the end of which time Mr. Sweet disposed of his holdings to L. W. Kibler, and the firm was then known as YOUNG & Kibler. Seeing greater opportunities in the handling of the automobile, both partners were unanimous in adopting this line, and they hold the agency of the Ford, Buick and Cadillac cars in addition to the general business of their garage and repair department.

On August 25, 1885, Mr. YOUNG was united in marriage with Mary Hunter, daughter of Peter and Isabella (Balmain) Hunter. Mrs. YOUNG is a native of Scotland, who came to this country at the age of 20 years, after both parents had died in her native land. To this union has been born one child, a son, Frederick C., who is now engaged in the general contracting business. Frederick C. received an excellent education and for four years filled the chair of civil engineering at the Iowa State University, resigning therefrom to enter the field in which he is now engaged.

Mr. YOUNG is active in the various enterprises of the town designed to promote the general welfare of the community. He is a member of the city council, secretary of the library board and treasurer of the school board and is unsparing of himself in his efforts to bring about better conditions along moral, educational, and material lines.

Mr. YOUNG is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a member of the Republican party and while not aspiring to public office, is a man who takes an interest in town and county affairs.

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