[p. 943] proprietor of a general store which he conducts on his home property of three acres, which is located in Perry Township, about six miles from Ellwood City, is a representative of one of the oldest families of this section. Mr. Young was born in Perry Township, just about where his father had been born, on the old homestead established by the grandparents, May 27, 1834.
James Young, the father of Robert M Young, came of Irish parentage. He remained on the home farm and assisted his father and subsequently inherited a part of the property. With the exception of twelve years, which he passed in Mercer County, he lived on that property during the whole of his life, mainly engaged in farming. He married Margaret Scott, who was a daughter of William and Jane Scott, pioneers, who had come to this section with the first settlers, in 1800. The children of James and Margaret Young were as follows: Elizabeth Jane, Robert M., Mary Ann, Isabella, Nancy M., W. S., Martha R. and J. G. Until October, 1907, there had been no break in the family circle, but then occurred the death of Nancy M. Of those who survive, the eldest is aged seventy-seven, and the youngest fifty-two years.
Robert M. Young attended the local schools while he grew from childhood into youth, and from boyhood was familiar with the necessary details of practical and successful farming. He continued to follow agricultural pursuits until 1900, when he purchased his present property and embarked in merchandising. He carries a varied stock of goods and has a large country trade.
In August, 1862, Mr. Young enlisted for service in the Civil War, entering Company P, One Hundred Thirty-Seventh Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was out for nine months. He survived all the various hazards of war and after his honorable discharge returned safely to his home.
Mr. Young married Mary Ann Morrison, who is a daughter of Alexander and Ann Morrison, farming people of Perry Township. Mr. and Mrs. Young have had eight children, the survivors being: Ella, J. F., A. A., Clara, and Harry and Hattie, twins. Ida and William are deceased. Mr. Young and family belong to the United Presbyterian Church at Mountyille. In his political preference, Mr. Young is a Republican and he has long been actively interested in the leading movements of a public nature in his section. He has efficiently filled a number of local offices; for two years was assessor and for fully twelve years has been a member of the School Board.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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