DOB:  February 17, 1838 DOD:  January 23, 1908 Age at Enlistment: 23 Date of Enlistment:  May 9, 1861 Place of Enlistment:  Franklin, TN Rank at Enlistment:  Private Rank at Discharge:  Private Casualty:  None Comments:  Young was born and raised on a farm in District 5 (directly south of Franklin) of Williamson County.  He enlisted in the company at its formation in 1861 and appears as present on all rosters in his service record.  On May 15, 1863, he purchased a substitute and was discharged from further military service.  His discharge papers describe him as Height: 5'9", Complexion: Sallow, Eyes: Gray, Hair: Sandy, Occupation: Farmer.  Sallow complexion is usually a sign of some sort of ailment so that may have contributed to his desire to buy a substitute.  Michael O’Neil took his place in the company ranks and deserted a short time after enlisting.  Shortly after he returned home he was arrested by the Federal troops in Franklin on August 3, 1863 but was released on $2,000 bond.  Following the war, Young married Ida Bennett in Lamar County, TX on November 25, 1874.  The two moved back to Franklin and had four children.  Young stayed in District 5 and ran a 360 acre farm off of modern day Kitrell Road near the intersection of Coleman Road.  He farmed for the rest of his life.  Young died just 9 days after his wife Ida in 1908 and he is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Section B.

Young’s Tombstone at Mount Hope Cemetery