OBIT: Blair B. YOUNG, 1919, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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A PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN PASSES AWAY
Blair B. Young, a Widely Known Lumber Dealer, Dies at Hollidaysburg
RESIDENT OF COUNTY ALL HIS LIFE

  Blair B. Young, one of the most prominent residents of Hollidaysburg 
and leading lumber operators of this section of the state, died 
yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his residence 800 Penn street, of a 
complication of diseases.  Mr. Young had been in failing health for the 
past several years, but had only been confined to his bed for the past 
three weeks.
  The deceased was a son of John and Elizabeth Young, well known 
farmers of the county, and was born on a farm on the plank road in 
Allegheny township, now known as the Kipple farm, where he spent his 
boyhood days, receiving his early education at the township school, 
later finishing it at the California (Pa.) State Normal school.  He was 
a resident of Blair county his whole lifetime, entering the lumber 
business when quite young and remaining engaged in it until forced to 
desist on account of ill health.  He became one of the most prominent 
lumber operators in this section, having extended his operations in 
Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Cambria and Fulton counties, and attained 
the highest success in his business.
  Mr. Young was one of the town's most stable and active citizens, ever 
manifesting a deep interest in all the affairs of the borough and 
always anxious to further its advancement in every way.  He served two 
terms as a member of the borough council, from 1909 until 1918, and was 
twice elected president of the body.  He was a member of the street 
committee and worked untiringly for the improvements of the streets of 
the town, and was ever one of the most active members of the municipal 
body.  He was a staunch Republican, but never aspired to any other 
office except that of council, and never took an active interest in 
politics.
  He was very prominent in Masonic circles, being a past master of 
Juniata Lodge No. 282, of Hollidaysburg; Commandery No. 10, of Altoona, 
Knights Templar and Jaffa Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. of Altoona.  Mild in 
manner and ever of a kindly genial nature, he was possessed of a 
personality that won for him friends on all sides, who will be deeply 
grieved to hear of his demise.  He was quiet and unassuming, always 
shunning the limelight in every respect, and carried on his business 
and other work in a way that attracted little or no attention.  He was 
an expert all-around business man and knew the lumber business from A 
to Z.  Being very fond of the woods, he spent much time at his lumber 
camps, combining business with pleasure, taking a keen delight in 
tramping the woodland ways.
  Mr. Young was united in marriage to Miss Maud Amick, of St. 
Clairsville, Bedford county, on February 20, 1915,* and is survived by 
his wife and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. B. W. Peck, of 
Connellsville, Pa.; Mrs. C. H. Kendall, of Altoona; and Mrs. S. R. 
Campbell, R. D. Young and C. ? Young, of Hollidaysburg.
  The funeral services will be held at his late home on Wednesday 
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to be in charge of the Knights Templar.  
Interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Monday Morning, March 24, 1919

1910 Hollidaysburg Ward 2, Blair County census -
Blair B. Young, 47, married 15 years
Maud Young, 47, married 15 years, no children

1900 Hollidaysburg, Blair County census -
Blair Young, 40  
Maud Young, 37  

1870 Hollidaysburg, Blair Township, Blair County census -
Elizabeth Young, 50
William Young, 25
Maria Young, 22
Frederick Young, 21
Sarah Young, 19
Susan Young, 15
Calvin Young, 12
Blair Young, 7