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     Katie Young was born on 15 October 1889 at Montgomery Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Price Young and Rosalinda Cassel.¹ Katie Young married Frank T. Grater on 25 April 1908.¹ Katie Young lived in 1922 at Belfry, Montgomery Co., PA.¹

     Kenneth Elmer Young was born on 28 January 1906 at Taylor Co., IA.¹ He was the son of William Hensley Young and Bertha May Robbins.¹ Kenneth Elmer Young married Dortha F. Taylor, daughter of William Francis Taylor and Elvira Mabel Randall, on 24 December 1930. Kenneth Elmer Young died on 3 May 1943 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 37

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday May 13, 1943 p. 4
Obituary - Kenneth E. Young
Kenneth Elmer Young, son of William H. [ensley] and Bertha [May] Robbins Young, was born in Bedford January 28, 1906, and died in Omaha May 3, 1943, at the age of 37 years, 3 months and 15 days. The greater part of his life was spent in Bedford. At the age of 10 years the family moved to Hopkins and a few years later to Lincoln, Nebr. Kenneth attended the Lincoln Automotive School, then assisted his father in auto repair work in Lincoln and later in Bedford.

In the spring of 1942 he attended the Lakeview training school and obtained employment at the Eaton Sheet Metal Works in Omaha. While at his work there he was stricken with paralysis on April 5. He was taken to the hospital and later to his home, where he was cared for by his wife and his parents. After four weeks of patient suffering he passed away.

Kenneth Young and Dorothy Douglas were married Dec. 24, 1930. Besides his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Young, he leaves a son William Leroy, and a stepdaughter, Josephine Douglas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Young; three brothers, Archie of Maryville, Marion of Camp Claiborne, La., Wilber [Wilbur] of Bedford; one sister, Mrs. Florence Struble [Strubel] of Omaha; his grandmother, Mrs. Elmer Robbins of Bedford: two uncles, Floyd Robbins of Bedford and Frank Young of Milwaukee, Wisc; one aunt, Clara Robbins of Bedford. Kenneth will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends.

The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. T. J. Overholt. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

He was buried in May 1943 at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor Co., IA, Findagrave #36471810.

     Konrad Dillon Young was born on 31 August 1912 at Hendricks, Tucker Co., WV.¹ He married Margaret Mary LaPenna on 30 October 1935 at Summit Co., OH. Konrad Dillon Young died on 3 December 1999 at Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 87. He was buried in December 1999 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., OH, Findagrave #147552168.

     Laura Jane Young was born on 15 May 1836 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Ulyses Young and Mary Swan. Laura Jane Young married Daniel Josiah Fuller, son of Josiah Fuller and Frances Camburn, on 30 December 1858 at Medina Co., OH. Laura Jane Young died on 7 June 1906 at age 70. She was buried in June 1906 at Woodside Cemetery, Lee Center, Lee Co., IL, Findagrave #105827441.

     Laurence James Young was born on 7 October 1909 at Northampton Co., PA. He married Martha May Sisson before 1991. Laurence James Young died on 11 February 1997 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 87.

     Lawrence D. Young was born on 19 February 1896 at Perry or Fairfield Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Henry J. Young and Mary Jane Mooter.¹ Lawrence D. Young married Mary Catherine Reichley, daughter of Henry Elmer Reichley and Mary Evaline Snider. Lawrence D. Young died on 11 December 1983 at age 87. He was buried in December 1983 at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Somerset, Perry Co., OH, Findagrave #44685927.

     Lawrence Wilbert Young was born on 17 March 1906 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Edward Henry Young and Hattie Florence Wendell.¹ Lawrence Wilbert Young died on 17 July 1977 at Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI, at age 71.

     Lena Young was born in June 1888 at Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of David Reuben Young and Mary Margaret Horn.¹

     Leonard Augustus Young was born on 31 January 1877 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He was the son of James Young and Evelyn Bennett. Leonard Augustus Young began military service in 1900 Spanish-American War, U.S. Army, Company F., 5th Regiment, Cavalry, private (1900.) He married Ola Butcher, daughter of Joseph Milton Butcher and Lydia Ann Munson, on 4 July 1907 at Lake Co., IN. Leonard Augustus Young died in October 1964 at Dade Co., FL, at age 87 HISTORY OF MOTOWN MANSION

The house at 918 West Boston Boulevard, also known as the "Motown Mansion", is located in the Boston Edison neighborhood of Detroit. The mansion is most famous for being owned by Berry Gordy, Jr. of Motown Records between 1967 and 2002.
The "Motown Mansion" (aka the "Berry Gordy Mansion" or the "Gordy Manor") was built in 1917 by Nels Mitchelson, a Danish immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1866 and established several successful lumber and timber companies in Michigan. Constructed in an Italian Renaissance Revival style, the original mansion was approximately 8.500 square feet, with nine bedrooms, five full baths, four fireplaces, and a carriage house large enough to accommodate five cars and house two apartments above it.
In 1925 Leonard Augustus Young purchased the house from the Mitchelson family. Young significantly renovated the house and property. He added ornate carved marble mantelpieces to the fireplaces, and installed custom light fixtures, and bronze doors in each room. Young upgraded the house with state of the art technology, installing a theater to screen the latest movies from MGM studios, a company in which he was also an investor. The most impressive addition to the two acre estate, was a 4,500 square foot athletic building. The facility includes an Olympic-size swimming pool, bowling alley, gymnasium and billiards room.
Pablo Davis, a nationally recognized artist who worked with Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Pablo Picasso, purchased the property in 1964. Davis currently has works on display at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Upon purchasing the property, Davis split the property into two parcels. Davis owned and lived in the main house while Max Gozesky owned and lived in the athletic building.
The property's most famous resident, Berry Gordy Jr., bought both parcels in 1969, reuniting the estate. Gordy, Jr.'s acquisition of the property happened only ten years after he borrowed $800 to form Motown Records. His ability to purchase this impressive property within the span of a decade attests to the meteoric rise in popularity and bankability of Motown music and those running the operations. Gordy, Jr. hosted many Motown stars at his home for parties and private concerts.
In the 1970s, Motown Records moved the majority of their operations to Los Angeles, but Gordy, Jr. still retained ownership of his Detroit residence. In 2002, after being vacant for almost 20 years, Mr. Gordy sold the residence to corporate tax attorney Cynthia F. Reaves. Ms. Reaves is a nationally known tax attorney who has written several books on tax law and is a national speaker on exempt organization law. Ms. Reaves is a former advisor to President Bill Clinton, President Jimmy Carter and Governor Doug Wilder (Dem. VA.) Over a period of two years, Ms. Reaves restored the Motown Mansion. In 2006, Ms. Reaves received the State of Michigan Historic Preservation award from the Governor of the State of Michigan for the "meticulous" and substantial restoration of the Motown Mansion, including a major restoration of the athletic building. Ms. Reaves is the only individual to be granted such an award which is usually reserved for architectural and engineering firms and local governmental units. As part of the restoration, Ms. Reaves re-acquired all of the original lighting fixtures for the residence and restored the ornate decorative plaster throughout the property. In 2010, the home was temporarily placed on the market, but was taken off of the market soon thereafter, leaving Ms. Reaves as the current owner of the property.
During her ownership, Ms. Reaves restored the home and allowed it to reclaim its status as one of the residential "jewels" of the City of Detroit. She often hosts fund raisers for charities and political candidates adding to the vibrancy of the neighborhood and enhancing the reputation of the City of Detroit. During her ownership, she has held fund raisers for major Democratic candidates, and hosted numerous "political thought leaders," including President Barack Obama, Senator Debbie Stabenaw, Congressman John Dingel, Senator Barbara Mikulski (Dem., MD), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Dem. NH), Senator Kay Hagen (Dem. NC), and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm among others. In the entertainment industry, the Motown Mansion has welcomed many Motown records performers, Robert Richie (aka Kid Rock), jazz artist, Kem, movie producer and actor, Johnny Knoxville, and Geena Davis among others. Ms. Reaves has had a hand in raising millions of dollars for local and national charities, including the United Way, Big Sisters/Big Brothers, PAL, the White House Project and other notable organizations.
The "Motown Mansion" on 918 West Boston Boulevard been owned by self-made millionaires, artists and other influential individuals since its construction. The house's most famous connection is with Motown founder, Berry Gordy, Jr. and the world renowned artists and musicians that visited the home and lived within its walls. Parties and meetings here determined career trajectories for artists and also determined in what directions the company and the genre went. The mansion still looms large in the popular imagination as the "Motown Mansion" and it is an important site for music fans, archaeologists and historians in telling the history of Motown music in the city. Thanks to the Boston Edison neighborhood's designation as a National Historic Site, and the dedication of all of the former owners, including Berry Gordy and Cynthia F. Reaves, the house retains its original architecture and design as it did when it was originally built by Nels Michelson in 1917, ensuring that each successive generation of fans will be able to recognize it and to feel close to history.

     Leonard Augustus Young Jr. was born on 31 January 1918 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. He was the son of Leonard Augustus Young and Ola Butcher. Leonard Augustus Young Jr. married Elizabeth Mary Strock, daughter of John Strock and Mary (?), before 1940. Leonard Augustus Young Jr. and Elizabeth Mary Strock were divorced on 14 January 1974 at Miami-Dade Co., FL. Leonard Augustus Young Jr. died on 8 August 1980 at Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA, at age 62.

     Lola I. Young was born circa 1925 at Nebraska. She was the daughter of (?) Young and Laura Elsie Bennett.

     Lottie May Young was born on 30 August 1890. She married Emerson McKinley Deem. Lottie May Young died on 10 April 1961 at age 70. She was buried in April 1961 at Big Tygart Cemetery, Rockport, Wood Co., WV, Findagrave #6259423.

     Louella Arline Young died at Perry Point, Cecil Co., MD. She was born on 7 January 1918 at Epping, Williams Co., ND. She was the daughter of Robert Roy Young and Ida Katherine Stuff. Louella Arline Young married Albert Earl Zealor, son of Albert Zealor and Elizabeth Stephens, on 27 November 1941 at Havre-de-Grace, Harford Co., MD, One child to this marriage, name unknown.

     Louis Young was born circa 1863 at Ohio.¹ He married Mary May Utzler circa 1905.² Louis Young lived on 23 April 1910 at Springfield Twp., Franklin Co., IN, laborer, odd jobs.² He lived on 19 February 1920 at Howards Creek Road, Morgan Twp., Butler Co., OH, farm laborer.¹ He died after February 1920 at Butler Co. (probably), OH.

     Lucille Marie Young was born circa 1920 at Indiana. She married Charles Robert Smith, son of Charles Russell Smith and Edna Marguerite Taylor, on 24 November 1967 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Lucille had three prior marriages, and Charles had two prior marriages, as per the license.

     Lula Mae Young was born on 9 December 1899. She married Lee Roy Minyard on 27 February 1916. Lula Mae Young died on 21 June 1994 at age 94. She was buried in June 1994 at Holliday Cemetery, Holliday, Archer Co., TX, Findagrave #75324343.

     Luther Thornton Young was born on 14 June 1897 at Winterset, Madison Co., IA. He was the son of Thornton Joseph Young and Martha Ellen Harlan. Luther Thornton Young married Bonnie Ruth Parker, daughter of Clarence Freemont Parker and Bessie Chloe Wendel, on 7 July 1934 at Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. Luther Thornton Young died on 10 January 1981 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 83. He was buried in January 1981 at IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 28871398.

     Mabel F. Young was born on 6 February 1908 at Greene Co., OH. She was the daughter of John William Young and Myrtle V. Morgan. Mabel F. Young died on 20 December 1973 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 65

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mabel Young

Services for Miss Mabel F. Young, 65, of 1114 Burl St., Springfield, who died Thursday evening, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Morris Sons Funeral Home, 104 W. Main St., Fairborn, by the Rev. Merlin Gindlesperger. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Miss Young, found dead in her car in the Park Shopping Center, Springfield, according to the Clark County coroner's office, died of apparent natural causes. She was born in Greene County Feb. 6, 1908, to John W. and Myrtle V. Morgan Young. Retired, she had been a telephone operator for the Duane Answering Service, Springfield.
Survivors include two brothers, Floyd E. and Harry F. Young of Springfield; a niece, Mrs. Avery Lambert, and a nephew, Robert R. Young.

Published in the Xenia Daily Gazette on Saturday, December 22, 1973.

She was buried in December 1973 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #75868081.

     Mabel V. Young was born on 15 February 1901 at Pennsylvania. She married Joseph Clyde LeFevre, son of Joseph Henry LeFevre and Julia C. Gutelius, circa 1922. Mabel V. Young died in March 1979 at age 78.

     Madelaine Young married Henry Christian Eder.

     Madelene Harriet Young was born on 28 June 1921 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX. She married Leech King Vaughan on 14 September 1939. Madelene Harriet Young and Leech King Vaughan were divorced on 2 July 1975 at Tarrant Co., TX. Madelene Harriet Young died on 11 January 2018 at Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 96. She was buried in January 2018 at Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX, Findagrave #231902530.

     Margaret Elizabeth Young was born on 19 April 1870 at Fairfield Co., OH. She was the daughter of Henry Young and Mary Ann Saum. Margaret Elizabeth Young married Theodore Bishop, no children. Margaret Elizabeth Young died on 29 August 1934 at New Lexington, Perry Co., OH, at age 64. She was buried in 1934 at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Somerset, Perry Co., OH, Findagrave #46509321.

     Margaret Lucretia Young was born on 8 April 1890 at Illinois.¹ She married Henry Joseph Found on 20 September 1913 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Margaret Lucretia Young died on 24 October 1963 at Clatsop Co., OR, at age 73

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

MARTIN – Oct. 24, Margaret L., 2038 SW Myrtle; wife of Ellis H; mother of Mrs. Margaret Hartsook, Mrs. Julia Norene, Henry S. Found, Mrs. Catherine L. Colville, Mrs. Florence Osborn. Services Monday 11:30 a.m. in Finley’s Rose Chapel, SW Montgomery at 4th. Friends invited. Commitment Riverview cemetery.

(The Oregonian, 27 Oct 1963, p51.)

She was buried in October 1963 at River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Findagrave #151094488.

     Marian I. Young was born circa 1926 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Raymond Wilton Young and Amanda (?) Marian I. Young died on 18 October 2008 at Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., IA.

     Marie Young was born in October 1895 at Salem Twp., Columbiana Co. (probably), OH. She was the daughter of Robert Young and Mildred Mae Longbottom. Marie Young married Samuel N. Schaffer on 1 September 1915.

     Marion Merchant Young was born on 20 August 1911 at Bedford, Taylor Co., IA.¹ He was the son of William Hensley Young and Bertha May Robbins.¹ Marion Merchant Young married Eva M. Pullen. Marion Merchant Young lived on 17 April 1940 at Lenox, Taylor Co., IA, projectionist in theater.² He began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, PFC. He died on 12 July 1973 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, at age 61. He was buried in July 1973 at Fairview Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, Findagrave #19841500.

     Marjorie Young died Died in infancy. She was born at Salem Twp., Columbiana Co. (probably), OH. She was the daughter of Robert Young and Mildred Mae Longbottom.

     Marjorie Celanda Young was born on 21 December 1910 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She married William Ellwood Rees on 11 January 1934 at Richmond, Wayne Co., IN. Marjorie Celanda Young died on 10 October 1996 at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 85.

     Martin A. Young was born on 27 January 1904.¹ He was the son of Elza Francis Young and Clara Augusta Crumbaugh.² Martin A. Young married Mary C. Davy, daughter of (?) Davy and Clara Bell Gebhart, circa 1923.¹ Martin A. Young died on 23 February 1988 at Warrensville Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 84 Obituary, Dayton Daily News, 27 FEB 1988, p.30 (via Newspapers.com):

Young, Martin A., age 84, formerly of 149 Marathon Avenue, Dayton, died Tuesday in Cleveland. He retired after 35 years with Dayton Tire & Rubber & Firestone Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary C. He is survived by son & daughter-in-law, Martin D. & Margie Young of Brecksville, OH; sister & brother-in-law Jane & Charles Butterbaugh of Fairborn; grandchildren, Cindy Young of Cleveland, Linda McGaughey of Powell, OH, Teri O'Connor of Cleveland; three great-grandchildren, Patrick and Bryan McGaughey and Kelly O'Connor. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 648, F. & A.M; Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton. There will be no services but the family would like to receive friends from 11 A.M. until 12 noon on Tuesday at the Carrigan & Mains Funderal Home, 2201 N. Main St. Contributions may be made to the Hear Fund in memory of Mr. Young.

     Martin Davey Young was born on 16 November 1928 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Martin A. Young and Mary C. Davy.¹ Martin Davey Young died on 12 October 1997 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 68.