MICHAEL YOUNGER is a native of Nicholas County, Ky., and was born July 3, 1832.  He is the third child of twelve born to Lewis and Nancy (Crose) Younger.  Michael passed his youth at hard work on his father's farm.  He did not have the advantages of the present of getting an education, and was forced to take what he could get by a limited attendance at the old subscription schools.  At the age of eighteen he began work for himself.  Apr. 23, 1855, he married Mary Thorn, who bore him nine children, seven being now living:  Isis, who married Levi Keithley;  Andrew J., who married Clara Elston;  Nannie, who became the wife of Joel Hobbs; Elizabeth, Carrie, Cornelia and Thomas.  Mr. Younger is a prosperous farmer with 160 acres of well stocked and improved land.  He and family are members of the Christian Church.  He is an influential Republican and a leading citizen.
Source: History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana; Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers 1884~ Page 277 - Shawswick Twp.

WILLIAM P. YOUNGER, a native of Nicholas County, Ky., was born Mar. 23, 1828, being the eldest of twelve children of Lewis and Nancy (Crose) Younger), both natives of Kentucky, who came to Lawrence County, Indiana in 1832, settling where our subject now resides.  William P. remained on his father's farm until the age of eighteen years, obtaining limited schooling, but at the age began for himself.  Nov, 11, 1848, he married Delilah Rogers, who has borne him three children, two of whom are now living: Lucretia J., the wife of Caleb Cupps, and Alice, who became the wife of Jasper Kern.  Feb. 14, 1856, Mrs. Younger died, and Nov. 22,1856, he was united in marriage with Elvira Reed, and to this union the following issue has been born: Addison, Kitty, Minnie, Charlie, Lillie and May.  May 22, 1871, his second wife died, and Aug. 16, 1873, he married Phelissa A. (Fisher), Woody,  who has borne him three children, two living:  Aylett R. and J. N.  Mr. Younger is successful in farming, owning 200 acres of land. They are members of the Christian Church.  He is a Republican.  His grandfather was a soldier in the Revolution.
Source: History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana; Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers 1884~ Page 276 - Shawswick Twp.