Sources for Younger Research

Location: Virginia, North Carolina
Surname/tag: Younger

Virginia Team, US Southern Colonies

Contents 1 Temp 2 Finding Aids 3 General Sources 3.1 Virginia 3.2 North Carolina 4 South Carolina 5 Tax Lists 5.1 Bible Records 6 Compiled Genealogies 7 Sources for Specific Youngers

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Finding Aids

• Friends of the Youngers research by Margarette Berry Hutchins. Compiled by Wilma Carroll Hillman. June 2000. Index begins with image 394; Image number=page number+3. Uneven accuracy; typos in dates and names, but many source descriptions are good.

• Younger, Creek, Kelly, Payne, Day

• Collateral Youngers by Margarette Hutchins, et. al. Primarily concerned with Maryland Youngers, but includes info re: Virginia Youngers as well.

General Sources

• DAR Ancestor Search

• Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties

Virginia

• Virginia Memory Chancery Records There are many other collections of data available on this site.

• Essex County, Virginia, records, 1717-1722 : deeds, etc., no. 16, 1718-1721, wills, inventoires and settlements of estates, no. 3, 1717-1722. c1959 By John Frederick Dorman.

• Halifax County, Virginia, marriage bonds, 1753-1854

• (Halifax) Marriage bond register, v. 1 1753-1889 Registers of marriages, v. 1-3 1/2 1782-1905

• Marriages at Halifax, VirginiaSee images 14 & 15.

• Virginia Marriages 1700-1799

• King and Queen County records concerning 18th century persons: first-ninth collections by Beverley Fleet. Records of Marcus, Alexander, and Thomas.

• A History of Halifax County, Virginia by Wirt Johnson Carrington. 1924, Appeals Press, Inc., Richmond, Va. Lists many early marriages from 1753 -1850.

North Carolina

• NCpedia.org

• North Carolina Digitall Archives

• North Carolina Land Grants

• North Carolina Genealogy

• Chatham, NC waterways map
• List giving map references for the waterways on the map above

• [https://www.carolana.com/NC/Counties/chatham_county_nc.html Simple map.

• Albert Coates & William S. Mitchell, Property and Poll Tax Limitations under the North Carolina Constitution, Article V, Sections 1 and 6

South Carolina

• Archive Search

Tax Lists

Personal Property Tax lists, Halifax County, Virginia Unindexed, at FamilySearch.

1782-1799 Youngers listed, with image numbers:

1. Jack -- 900
2. James -- 89, 161, 222
3. Jesse -- 19, 27, 46, 77, 88, 132, 191, 261, 371, 394, 414, 497, 535, 674, 766, 809, 900
4. John -- 73, 161, 191, 261, 371, 394, 414, 497, 535, 600, 674, 766, 809, 900
5. John G. -- 674, 809
6. Marcus --73, 132, 191, 261, 371, 394, 414, 497, 535, 600, 674, 766, 809, 900
7. Samuel -- 371, 414, 497, 535, 600, 674, 766, 809
8. Thomas -- 19, 26, 89, 132, 191, 261, 371, 394
9. William -- 14, 18, 27, 32, 46, 52, 69, 81, 89, 100, 132, 161, 191, 222, 261, 295, 331, 371, 394, 414, 438, 497, 535, 560, 600, 627, 674, 698, 724, (& son) 766, 809, 854, 900

1800-1812 Youngers listed, with image numbers:

1. Anthony -- 1059
2. Fleming -- 461, 502, 606, 753
3. Jack -- 49, 124, 262, 301, 461, 502, 606
4. James -- 916
5. Jesse -- 124, 262, 301, 461, 502, 606, 753, 916, 937, 1021
6. John -- 49, 124, 262, 301, 461, 502 (x2), 606 (2x), 753, 916, 937 (x2), 1021
7. John G. -- 753, 1021
8. Marcus -- 49, 124, 262, 301, 461, 502, 607, 753, 916, 937, 1021
9. Patience -- 414, 715, 885, 984, 1059
10. Robert -- 502, 606, 753, 885, 984, 1060
11. Samuel -- 49, 124, 262, 301, 461, 502, 606, 753, 916, 937, 1021
12. Thomas -- 502, 606, 753, 916, 937, 1021
13. William -- 49, "Est" 124, 169, 227, "Est" 262, "Est" 301, "Est" 461, "Est"502
14. Williamson -- 124, 262, 301, 461, 502, 606, 753, 937, 1021

1813-1821 Youngers listed, with image numbers:

1. Anthony -- 46, 238, 288, 434, 492, 638, 734, 858
2. Jesse -- 120, 194, 384, 539, 589, 686, 778
3. Joel -- 384, 589, 685, 778
4. John -- 120 (x3), 194 (x2), 330 (x3), 384 (x3), 539 (x4), 589 (x2), 686 (x2), 778
5. John G -- 120, 330, 539, 589, 685, 778
6. Josephus -- 539, 589
7. Lucy -- 539, 589, 686, 778
8. Markus --120, (Est) 194
9. Patience -- 46, 165, 238, 288, 434, 492, 638, 734, 858
10. Polly --539, 589, 686
11. Robert -- 46, 165, 238, 288, 384, 589, 686, 778
12. Samuel -- 120, 194, 330, 384, 539, 589, 686, 778
13. Susanna --589, 686, 778
14. Thomas -- 120, 194, 330, 384, 539, 589, 685, 778
15. Williamson -- 120, 194, 330, "Est" 384

1822-1832 Youngers listed, with image numbers:

1. Alexander -- 124, 197, 269, 409, 480
2. Alexander G[ordon] -- 600, 794
3. Anthony -- 87, 124, 197, 269, 409, 480, 600, 794
4. Armistead -- 600, 632, 761
5. James (Young~) -- 451, 730, 839
6. Jesse -- 43, 125, 197, 269, 339, 409, 480, 600, 632, 761, 794
7. Joel -- 43, 197, 269, 339, 409, 480, 600, 632, 761, 794
8. John -- 43, 124---632
9. John G (d. bef 1827) -- 43, 124, 197, 339, 409, 632
10. John S -- 124, 197, 269, 339
11. Josephus -- 43, 124 --- 794
12. Lucy -- 43, 125, 197, 269
13. Martha -- 632, 761, 794
14. Patience -- 87, 162, 236, 309
15. Rachel --125, 197
16. Robert -- 43, 125, 197, 269, 409, 480, 632, 761, 794
17. Samuel -- 43, 125, 197, 269, 339, 409, 480---794
18. Susanna -- 43, 125, 197, 269, 409, 480, 632
19. Thomas -- 43, 124, 197, 269, 339, 409 (x2), 480 (x2), 600, 632 (x2), 761(x2), 794, 839

1833-1844 Youngers listed, with image numbers:

1. Alexander G -- 84, 116, 267, 343, 516, 547, 646, 646
2. Anthony -- 84, 116, 235, 267, 343, Est 454, --- 516, 547, 646, 677, 789, 823
3. Armistead -- 343, 547, 646, 677, 789, 824
4. Fleming -- 116, 236, 343, 454, 516, 547, 646, 677, 789, 824
5. James -- 53, 163, 208, --- 454, 516, 547, 646 (x2), 789, 823
6. James F -- 677, 751, 863
7. Jefferson -- 646
8. Jesse -- 116, 236, 267, 343, Est 454, ?Est 646
9. Jesse jr -- 116, 236, 267, 343, 454, 516, 547, 646, 677, 789, 824
10. Joel -- 84, 116, 236, 267, 343, 454, 547, 646, 677, 789
11. John -- 116, 235 --- 646, 789(x2), 823(x2), 824
12. John S -- 677
13. Josephus -- 84
14. Martha --116, 236, 267, 343, 516, 547, 646, 677, 789, 824
15. Robert -- 84, 116, 236, 267, 343, 454, 516, 547, 646, 677, 789, 824
16. Samuel -- 116, 236, 267, 343, 454, 516, 547, 646, 677, 789, 823
17. Samuel jr -- 677
18. Samuel W -- 716, 751, 863
19. Thomas -- 84, 116, 236, 267, 343
20. Thomas J -- 316
21. William -- 516, 547, 677, 789, 824
22. William S -- 751, 863

1845-1850 Youngers listed, with image numbers:

1. Anderson -- 132
2. Anthony -- 94, 132, 259
3. Anthony jr -- 259
4. Armistead -- 94
5. Charles L -- 132, 259, 292, 423
6. Fleming -- 95, 132, 259, 292, 423, 516
7. James -- 94, 133
8. James F -- 58
9. Jesse -- 95, 132, 259, 292, 423, 516
10. Joel -- 94, 133, 292, 423, 516
11. John -- 132, 259, 292
12. John M -- 259, 292
13. Josephus -- 58, 183
14. Martha -- 95, 133, 259, 292, 423, 516
15. Mary -- 259, 292, 423, 516
16. Polly -- 133
17. Robert -- 95, 133, 259, 292, 423, 516
18. Sally -- 423, 516
19. Samuel sr? -- 95
20. Thomas J -- 94, 133, 333, 382
21. William -- 95, 133
22. William S -- 58, 183, 224, 333, 382, 472
23. Vincent -- 516

Bible Records

• Image 219 of 359. Genealogical data from bibles in the possession of the North Carolina Historical Commission James Younger, daughter Anna's husband & descendants.

Compiled Genealogies

• Chatham, Anne Bassett Stanley, Tidewater Families of the New World & Their Westward Migrations, Case Studies in Southern States Research. Austin, TX, Historical Publications, Inc. 1996. (Alexander Younger ancestors and descendants, Pp. 352-354; Rebecca Mills ancestors, 2nd husband, and marriage of daughter Ann Younger, Pp. 354-357. Available at some libraries. L Sauls borrowed it through interlibrary loan.)

• "YOUNGER/MORGAN Family Homepage: Information about Alexander Younger" on Genealogy.com. Contains two transcribed letters written by Edward Eugene Younger to his daughter Ellen in 1977 & 1978. The letters trace a line from Alexander Younger through his son James and several generations to the author of the letter. There are links on the page to Alexander's children. https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/y/o/u/William-M-Younger/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0163.html

• "Boone County historian" (Arkansas) - v. 12, no. 1 1989, Pp. 148-160. A compilation, apparently begun with the letter on William Younger's website, which traces part of Alexander's family to the mid 1900's. Not sourced, exactly, but does refer to places and dates which could be checked with military and census records. https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/294128-boone-county-historian-arkansas-v-12-no-1-1989

• BPG Family History. Restates much of what is recounted in "Younger/Morgan..." and "Boone County historian", above. https://myrootsaredeep.blogspot.com/2010/04/alexander-younger.html

Sources for Specific Youngers

• Alexander Younger's Will

• FamilyTree DNA Younger Surname Group. Six distinct Younger Y-DNA lines. ("The initial question among the Younger families is whether or not the Younger Gang and the Younger family from Virginia were descended from a common ancestor. We have had that answer for some time now and it is unquestionably “no”. They are not the same family.")

• "Marcus Younger (c1740-1816), Mystery Man, 52 Ancestors #23," on "DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy, " a blog by Roberta Estes. A discussion of the possible connection of Marcus Younger to Alexander and Thomas Younger, referring to deeds, wills, and probates. https://dna-explained.com/2014/06/08/marcus-younger-c1740-1816-mystery-man-52-ancestors-23/

• Proving Men Whose Y-Lines Don't Match are Related" on "DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy, " a blog by Roberta Estes. The DNA evidence and analysis which proved that Marcus Younger was related to Alexander Younger. https://dna-explained.com/2013/11/17/proving-men-whose-y-lines-dont-match-are-related/

• "The Roots of Appalachian Christianity: The Life and Legacy of Elder Shubal Stearns" by John Sparks. University of Kentucky, 2005. (Several mentions of James Younger, son of Alexander.) https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/232571742.pdf

• Alexander Younger's Geni Profile https://www.geni.com/people/Alexander-Younger/6000000004760418028

• John and Sarah Younger, grandchildren of John Ferguson of Essex county. His will, dated 1769: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9PC-2ZHY?i=842&cat=264670

• Mark Younger, King and Queen Co., supplied brandy 1780. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9PC-L9CM?i=777&cat=264670

• Edgefield County, SC Deeds 1797: Jack Younger, grandson of Marcus Younger. Image 202 Friends of the Youngers Research.

• William Younger, carpenter. 1773 Halifax county, VA. Image 224, Friends of the Youngers Research.

• Jesse Younger to sons John & Fleming 1805 Halifax county, VA. Image 226, Friends of the Youngers Research.

• Susannah Younger. Marcus Younger, dec'd 1815, Halifax County, VA, Image 228 & 229 Friends of the Youngers Research

• Marcus Younger descendants through his son John 1823 Halifax Co, VA. Image 232 Friends of the Youngers Research.

• YOUNGER, John C. & TURNER, Bette Ried/Reid - no date - Wm. Cooper, bnd, Jo. Ramsey, wit. Chatham County Marriage Bonds

• Younger, Joseph & Younger, William -1816, 1833. Orange County, NC marriages
• Younger, Barbary & Younger, Sarophine-Index Orange County, NC marriages