Andrew Young was born in 1812 in Kentucky, son of Samuel and Phereby Young. His wife, Rhoda, was born in Tennessee around 1815. From the 1850 census, it appears that they married around 1830 in Tennessee, and moved to Arkansas around 1838.
In 1860, the family was living in Jasper, but Andrew was still farming. He had $100 in personal property.The last time Andrew was seen in the record was the 1870 census.
They were living in Jackson Township again, but now Andrew was merely “at home.” Their son, George B. Young, was still living with them and was working as a farm hand.
In 1880, Rhoda was still living in Jackson Township, but she was a widow and living on her own. She was last seen in the record in 1900, when she was living in Jackson Township with two grandchildren, James and Minnie, children of son Alvin. She owned her own home. She said she had had eleven children, but only three were living.
Six of their 11 children continued to live in Newton County.
Lucinda Young (1834- after 1910) married William Henry Houston.
Martin Young (1841-1864) served in Company F, First Arkansas Infantry (US) and was killed at the Battle of Prairie D'Ane.
Alvin Young was born around 1843 in Newton County Arkansas. Like his brother, he served in Company F, First Arkansas Infantry during the Civil War, where he took part in many skirmishes and battles. After the War, he returned home and wed Mary Henderson.
Marion Young (1842-1885) married Martha Hudson.
George B. Young (abt. 1846-abt. 1877) wed Mary Simpson.
Ezekiel Young (1850-1924) wed twice, first to Mary Armstrong and then to Rebecca Braton. He had several children who remained in Newton County, including Curgus Young, who was Newton County Clerk.
Barbara LeRoy is the author of “Which Side Were They On?,” a 302 page book listing biographical sketches of the Newton Countians who were involved in the Civil War, available for sale either in the Bradley House Museum or by purchasing online at www.newtoncountyar.com. The book sells for $33.
