BIOGRAPHIES:  W. D. YOUNG, Knapp, Dunn County, WI

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W.D. Young, foreman for Hall & Dunn, Knapp; born in County Antrim, Ireland,
in 1834. He came to the United States July, 1851. He lived in New Jersey
about two years; came to Milwaukee in 1853; lived in Oconto County till
1861, when he enlisted in the 4th Wisconsin Cavalry, and served three years;
went to Menomonie in 1865, and engaged for Knapp, Stout & Co. He remained
with this firm till Summer of 1880; has been in his present business since
May, 1881. His wife was Margaret Riley; she was born in Ireland; has one
son, George K.


-- From "History of Northern Wisconsin, An Account of Its Settlement, Growth,
Development and Resources; an Extensive Sketch of its Counties, Cities, 
Towns and Villages." Volume 1.  Chicago: the Western Historical Company, 
A.T. Andreas, Proprietor, 1881, page 288