Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Young, T A 1837 - 
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Author: History of Grundy County 1882

T. A. Young, merchant, Braceville, was born January 19, 1837, in Pennsylvania. 
Is a son of Aaron and Martha (Harrison) Young, natives of England, and the 
parents of six children - T. A., John, Mary, Martha, Joseph and Albert. In 
1862, subject came to Braceville, where he engaged in the mines. In 1866, he 
opened the first coal shaft in Kankakee County, on what is known as the "Hook 
farm"; he later engaged in the mercantile business, under the firm name of 
Young & Price. In three years Price withdrew, and our subject has continued 
the same since, having now a full line of dry goods, notions, groceries, etc. 
Was married, in 1865, to Martha Williams, the result being five children - 
John, William, Thomas, George and Mary. He was once a Justice of the Peace 
here; is now a member of the Town Board. Is a member of Braceville Lodge, No. 
679, I. O. O. F., and Gardner Lodge A., F. & A. M.; votes the Republican 
ticket.

Additional Comments:
Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois. (1882) Chicago: O.L. Baskin & Co. 
Historical Publishers.

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