Obituary

George Young was born in Dalvy, Scotland, in the county of Ayr, April 22, 1815, and died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory, April 15, 1904.  Having attained the ripe age of 89 years, lacing but seven days. He was fortunate in obtaining his boyhood days in common school training beyond the average, in his young manhood he was engaged for a time teaching, later he was employed as bookkeeper of the Woodward Lead mine. After fifteen years service here he was placed in management of the Iron company's store in Datelliugien. In 1861? June 17, he was united in marriage with Agnew Hamilton of Woodward and in 1857, they emigrated to America, setting first in Council Hill, Illinois, but soon after removed into Wisconsin, Lafayette county and settled on a farm in Arygle which for twenty-five years was their home. Leaving here in 1883 the family removed to Faulk county, South Dakota and thence in 1889, to Oklahoma, being one of the first settlers in the Territory.

Three children were born to them two of whom, Robert and Mary residents here, survive their father, the oldest son, William, having died in this city some two years ago. Mrs. Young, now in her 83rd year remains with her two children to bear the loss sustained in the death of husband and father.  In early years, Mr. Young was a member of the Presbyterian church of Scotland, and later after coming to America united with the Methodist Episcopal church, there being no church of his own denomination near. He was much thought of by all who knew him in the city being most genial companion and interesting in conversation. His life among the people was known as that of a most true and consistent Christian man. Thus with years and with honor re ____ to the grave to await the summons at the last day. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church of this city on Sunday, April 17th, conducted by Rev. F. E. Day, the interment being in Fairlawn cemetery.

Death of An Old Citizen

Mr. George Young, probably the oldest man in Oklahoma City, and one of the early residents, passed away yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock being in his 89th year. Generally he has been rugged for one of his years, but for some weeks he has been poorly, having had the grip, with other minor ailments. Apparently he was on the way to recovery. 'when there developed an aliment of the ear which, as it is supposed, broke inwardly on the brain, causing speedy death.

The funeral will take•place from the•Presbyterian church; Sixth and Broadway, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

The Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 27, 1909, page 12

OBITUARY

YOUNG - Agnes Hamilton Young died at 7 o'clock Sunday evening at 21 East Fourth street. She was the daughter of Robert and Mary Hamilton and was born in Scotland, April 7, 1822. She was married to George Young in 1861, removing with her family to America in 1858. They located near Galena, Ill. In 1889 they came to Oklahoma City, where they have since lived. Of their three children, William died here in 1892. Robert and Mary are living at the old home here. Two grand-children, a son and a daughter of William, also survive. Mrs. Young's husband died in 1904, aged 89 years, since which time she has lived with her two children. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the residence, conducted by the Re. W.E. Burt, followed by interment at Fairlawn cemetery