EZRA Z. YOUNG
                         Sugartown, LA


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Source: Southwest Louisiana Historical and Biographical by William Henry Perrin
published in 1891; page 199.
Typed by Margaret Rentrop Moore


EZRA Z. YOUNG, Sugartown.-E.. Z. Young, planter, was born in Calcasieu parish,
Louisiana, August 19, 1852.
He is the son of Julian and Eliza Young, both natives of Louisiana. His father
was a planter, and married in St. Landry parish. He became the father of
thirteen children, seven girls and six boys. Of these eight are living:
Jefferson, Stephen, Austin, Oscar, Julian, E. Z., the subject of our sketch,
Emily E., wife of Alexander Stives; Susan, wife of W. M. Morrow.  Julian Young
and family removed to Calcasieu parish about six years ago. He was born in 1808
and is yet living in Calcasieu parish. Our subject's mother was born 1815, and
died 1868. She was a member of the Baptist church.
The subject of this sketch has been engaged in farming since beginning business
for himself. He now owns one hundred and sixty acres of land in his home place,
besides about two hundred in other portions of the parish. The
principal products which he raises are corn, cotton and sugar cane. The place is
well improved, and he has on it a small orchard, consisting of a select variety
of fruits. Mr. Young was married in Calcasieu, 1872, to Miss Sidney
Simmons, daughter of Valentine and Anna Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. Young are the
parents of eight children, five sons and three daughters. Mr. Young and wife are
members of the Baptist church.