Matthew Young
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Revolutionary War veteran Matthew Young founded Youngsville, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMAF48
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2011
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Despite being the founder of the town of Youngsville, little seems to be known about Matthew Young and multiple references are in conflict. What is agreed upon is that Revolutionary War Veteran and school master Matthew Young traveled to Warren County Pennsylvania in 1796 to visit his friend Callender Irvine who was the son of Revolutionary War General William Irvine.
Once in Warren County, Matthew Young decided to stay in the area and settled with a 400 acre tract in what is now known as Youngsville. Once settled, Matthew Young built a sawmill in the town and later the built the first school in Youngsville. He died in 1825 while away from Youngsville. His body was returned to Youngsville where he was buried in Youngsville Cemetery.
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Death: August 4, 1825
Cause of death: Died Later
Grave Marker Text:
Stone Text:
In Memory of
Matthew Young
who died
August 4, 1825
Aged Between 65 & 70
Gold-colored plaque on front of Marker by IOOF:
In Memory of
Matthew Young
Founder of Youngsville
Scotsman By Birth
Died Aug 4, 1825
Aged 70 Years
illegible
Sept 13, 1884
By IO of OF
Plaque on rear of monument:
In 1976
To Celebrate
America's Bicentennial
And In Memory Of The
Revolutionary War Soldier,
Matthew Young, The
Founder Of Youngsville,
This Grave Was Restored
And This Plaque Was
Erected By
The Townspeople, The
Inheritors Of His
"Beautiful Prospect."
Ranks:
unknown
Date of Birth: Not listed
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