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Descendant Chart for John Young
Descendant Chart for Thomas Turner

Citations

1. [S329] B. Young household, 1850 U. S. Census, Warren County, Kentucky, population schedule, District 1, sheet 56, dwelling 775, family 775, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 220.

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Descendant Chart for John Young
Descendant Chart for Thomas Turner

Citations

1. [S363] Audrain County Area Genealogical Society, compiler, Saling Township Cemetery Records (Mexico, Missouri: Audrain County Area Genealogical Society, 1994), "Macedonia Cemetery", page 28.
2. [S28] E. M. Young household, 1860 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Sturgeon Post Office, Saling Township, page 10, dwelling 62, family 62, National Archives micropublication M653, roll 606.

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Descendant Chart for John Young
Descendant Chart for Thomas Turner

     Ephraim M. Young was born on 21 March 1832 at Kentucky.^3,4,5 He was the son of John Young and Elizabeth Turner.^3,1,2 Ephraim M. Young married Lucretia Shields, daughter of Thomas Shields and Frances Johnson, at Missouri.² Ephraim died on 27 July 1912 at age 80 years, 4 months and 6 days at Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri.^3,6 (Click on the icon to see the image.). He was buried on 28 July 1912 at in Audrain County, Missouri.^6,3
     

The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Ephraim was enumerated as "Ephraim Young", in the household of John Young at Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 18 and his given place of birth was Kentucky.¹

The eighth United States census was taken in 1860. Ephraim was enumerated as "E. M. Young", head of a household at Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 28 and his given place of birth was Kentucky. He was a farmer. The value of his real estate was $3,400 and the value of his personal estate was $2,000. Also enumerated in his household were Lucretia Young, John Thomas Young, Elizabeth F. Young and Elizabeth Young.²

The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Ephraim was enumerated as "Ehrium Young", head of a household at Saling Township, Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 47 and his given place of birth was Kentucky. He was married, and he was a farmer. Enumerated with him was his wife, Lucretia Young. Also enumerated in his household were John Thomas Young, Nannie B. Young, Dora Young, Benjamin J. Young, Minnie L. Young, Katie Young and Eva Young.⁷

Ephraim After many years of farming, Ephraim became a Baptist preacher. He did not have a congregation, and he traveled to preach, riding on horseback.

The twelfth United States census was taken in 1900. Ephraim was enumerated as "Benjamin Young", head of a household at Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri. His given age was 67, and he was said to have been born in Kentucky in September 1832. He had been married for 44 years. He was a preacher, and he owned his home. (From the family relationships and ages, it is clearly Ephraim who was enumerated, but his son's name was recorded as his) . Enumerated with him was his wife, Lucretia Young. Also enumerated in his household were Dora Young and Benjamin J. Young.⁸

The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Ephraim was enumerated as "Ephraim Young", head of a household at Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri. His given age was 78 and his given place of birth was Kentucky. He had nine children, and six of them were living. He was a widower, and was a preacher. He owned his home. Also enumerated in his household were Benjamin J. Young and Minnie L. Young.⁹

Children of Ephraim M. Young and Lucretia Shields

John Thomas Young+ b. 29 Dec 1854, d. 20 Sep 1942^2,7
Elizabeth F. Young b. c 1858, d. 31 Jul 1864²
Nannie B. Young b. c 1862⁷
Dora Young b. c 1865^7,8
Benjamin J. Young b. c 1867, d. 29 Mar 1929^10,7,8
Minnie L. Young b. c 1869⁷
Katie Young b. c 1873⁷
Louella Young d. 2 Jul 1873¹¹
Eva Young b. c 1877⁷

Citations

1. [S20] John Young household, 1850 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, District 4, page 187A, dwelling 459, family 482, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 391.
2. [S28] E. M. Young household, 1860 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Sturgeon Post Office, Saling Township, page 10, dwelling 62, family 62, National Archives micropublication M653, roll 606.
3. [S797] Ephraim M. Young, death certificate no. 23950 (30 Jul 1912) , Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Jefferson City.
4. [S20] 1850 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, District 4, page 187A, dwelling 459, family 482.
5. [S360] O. P. Williams, History of Audrain County, Missouri (St Louis: National Historical Company, 1884).
6. [S363] Audrain County Area Genealogical Society, compiler, Saling Township Cemetery Records (Mexico, Missouri: Audrain County Area Genealogical Society, 1994), "Macedonia Cemetery", page 28. Young. Lucretia born Dec. 30, 1838, died May 23, 1908; Elder E. M. born Mar. 21, 1832, died Jul. 27, 1912. Holy Bible in God We Trust.
7. [S42] "Ehrium Young" household, 1880 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 7, page 173B, dwelling 226, family 243, National Archives micropublication T9, roll 672.
8. [S48] Benjamin Young household, 1900 U. S. Census, Randolph County, Missouri, population schedule, Sugar Creek Township, Moberly, ED 141, page 14A, dwelling 302, family 343, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 884.
9. [S571] Ephraim Young household, 1910 U. S. Census, Randolph County, Missouri, population schedule, Sugar Creek Township, Moberly, ED 148, sheet 9A, dwelling 59, family 59, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 807.
10. [S913] Benjamin J. Young, death certificate no. 11974 (3 Apr 1929) , Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Jefferson City.
11. [S485] Audrain County Historical Society, compiler, History of Audrain County, Missouri an Update 1936-1986 (Mexico, Missouri: Audrain County Historical Society, 1986).

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Descendant Chart for John Young
Descendant Chart for Thomas Turner

Citations

1. [S42] James Young household, 1880 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 7, page 168D-169A, dwelling 142, family 152, National Archives micropublication T9, roll 672.
2. [S237] James Young household, 1870 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Sturgeon Post Office, Saling Township, page 619B, dwelling 124, family 112, National Archives micropublication M593, roll 756.

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Descendant Chart for John Young
Descendant Chart for Thomas Turner

Citations

1. [S42] "Ehrium Young" household, 1880 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 7, page 173B, dwelling 226, family 243, National Archives micropublication T9, roll 672.