OBIT: William L. Young, 1905, Buchanan Valley, Adams County, PA

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William L. Young, one of the most respected citizens of Buchanan Valley, died Tuesday of last 
week after a short illness of five days, of a complication of diseases.  His aged was 72 years 
and 21 days.

Deceased served as a soldier in the Civil War, having been mustered in at Gettysburg, October 
16, 1862.  He took part in number of engagements while in service.  He was a member of Company 
G, 165th Regiment of Penna. Volunteers.

Deceased was a consistent member of the Catholic church and was a very charitable man and kind 
neighbor and will be greatly missed by his family and neighbors.

The funeral was held on Friday, Rev. Father Noel officiating at a High Requiem Mass for the 
repose of his soul.  His body was interred in St. Ignatius’ cemetery.  The pall-bearers were:  
Wesley Oyler, John Hall, Sr., Henry Kimple and Samuel Keiser.

He leaves a wife, one daughter, Miss Rebecca; one sister, Miss Rebecca, at home and one 
brother, Edw. Young, of Hanover, to mourn his death.

Adams County Independent – Saturday, November 18, 1905