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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
HISTORY of
ASHTABULA COUNTY, OHIO
By Mrs. Moina W. Large
IN TWO VOLUMES
- ILLUSTRATED -
- VOLUME ONE -
Published by Historical Publishing Company
Topeka - Indianapolis
1924
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L. T. YATES,
one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of Richmond Township,
was born on the farm where he now lives, Dec. 19, 1871, and is the
son of M. and Lydia (Marriman) Yates.
M. Yates, deceased, was a prominent farmer of
Richmond Township for many years. He was born in that
township, July 9, 1840, and lived in Ashtabula County during his
entire life. In 1860 he was married to Miss Lydia Marriman,
a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1840, and to this union two
children were born: Ella, deceased; and L. T., the
subject of this sketch. Mr. Yates died Feb. 12, 1915,
and his wife died Jan. 12, 1910.
L. T. Yates attended the public schools and took
a business course at Ada, Ohio. He has always been interested
in farming and owns a well improved farm of 155 acres in Richmond
Township. Mr. Yates specializes in dairy farming and
has 20 head of pure bred Holstein cows.
On Dc. 15, 1898, Mr. Yates was married to
Miss Jessie Weir, a native of Richmond Township, born Aug. 11,
1876, and the daughter of John and Maxine (Frey) Weir.
Mr. Weir was a native of Scotland, born Nov. 22, 1833.
At the age of 14 years he came to this country with his parents and
located at Johnson, Ohio. He served through the Civil War and
died Dec. 8, 1923. His wife died July 8, 1918. Mr.
and Mrs. Weir were the parents of the following children:
Adelbert, Robert and William, all deceased; Mrs.
Yates; May Leonard, lives at Williamsfield, Ohio; and Maggie,
died in infancy. To L. T. and Jessie (Weir) Yates have
been born five children, as follows: Howell A., born
Mar. 30, 1900, lives in Richmond Township; John M., born June
1, 1902, at home; Ella A., born May 9, 1904; Leota L.,
born Mar. 7, 1908, a student; and Marjorie W., born Feb. 5,
1922.
In politics Mr. Yates is identified with the
Republican Party. He is a member of the Church of Christ.
Mr. Yates is an industrious and energetic farmer, highly
esteemed in his neighborhood.
 Source:
History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I -
1924 - Page 805 |
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HARRY G.
YOUNG, a leading fruit farmer of Ashtabula County, is a
member of one of the county's honored pioneer families. He was
born in Ashtabula, Oct. 12, 1880, and is the son of Addison and
Emily (Simons) Young,.
Addison Young was born in Beaver County, Pa., in
1842, the son of James and Nancy Young. He was a
bookkeeper for the New York Central Railroad for several years and
also taught school in Lawrence County, Pa. On account of poor
health Mr. Young decided to engage in farming and farmed
until the time of his death in 1995. He was a Civil War
veteran, having enlisted with Company I, One Hundred Thirty-fourth
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Young was too
young to serve in the army, but after enlisting three times was
finally accepted and served for nine months.
Emily (Simons) Young was born near
Williamsfield, Ashtabula County, Ohio, in 1846, and was the daughter
of Henry Simons, who settled at Williamsfield when he was
five years of age, his parents having purchased a farm there.
Mr. and Mrs. Young, who were married in 1868, were the
parents of two children: Edna, married Perry Smith,
lives in Ashtabula, and they have seven children, Luida, Luella,
Lucile, R. J., Luelda, Addison, and Perry, Jr.; Harry G.,
the subject of this sketch.
Harry G. Young was reared and educated in
Ashtabula and now lives with his mother. He is unmarried.
Mr. Young raises fruit and berries extensively and has a well
improved farm.
In politics Mr. Young is identified with the
Republican party. He is a member of the Methodist Church and
is well liked in Ashtabula and the surrounding community.
Source:
History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I -
1924 - Page 497 |
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