Alley, B. F. and Munro-Fraser, J. P.  "History of Clarke County, Washington
Territory : compiled from the most authentic sources ; also biographical
sketches of its pioneers and prominent citizens." Portland, Or. : Washington
Publishing Co., 1885.

JOHN YOUNG - The subject of this sketch, a view of whose premises appears in
this work, was born in Germany, January 16, 1841, and there resided until 1871,
when he came to the United States.  In Februrary of that year he started for the
Pacific Coast and subsequently settled on a farm on the La Camas creek.  At the
end of four years he purchased his present place on Fourth Plain, where he has
since resided.  Married, Mary Huth, March 1, 1866, and has four children, viz:
Philip, Katie, Anton and Peter.

Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen

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