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- Obituary:
Clinton MO - Mrs. Bettie Young Dies At Age Of 96 - The last sleep came gently to Mrs. Bettie Young, 801 East Jefferson street, Sunday evening at 9:15. It was a welcome oblivion, for her tired little body had weathered the sea of life for 96 years, two months, and three days. But to her last morning in life, she was smiling and gay, brave as she had been through life. Elizabeth Guinn was born October 15, 1836, in Lincoln county. She was one of 14 children. When 16 years old, she moved with her parents to a small farm near Leesville. The ground was cleared, a log cabin built. the young Elizabeth grew to girlhood with much charm. There were no educational advantages in the way of fine schools and colleges, but the clean, and wholesome education that Nature could give, the beauty instilled into her heart that remained through all the years of her life. She was well qualified to become the wife of a good man, William Young, in 1860. Theirs was a life complete with contentment, work, and blessed with children. Mr. Young had taken his bride to a cleared 40 acre farm, in the Leesville community. There were nine children to be fed, clothed and sent to school, so it was the small mother's duty to see that they had these. There was cotton to be raised and cared for in the field. Mrs. Young swung the swingle, that knocked the flax into fineness, then run the flax through the hackle and combed it. All the linens, sheets, etc., were made by her hands, and to Nature she turned again for bright bits of color to dye the materials. The home was a hallowed place, governed by the indomitable spirit of the mother love. During the civil War, Mr. Young served his country and his bride worked and waited and came through the distressing period undaunted. About 26 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Young moved to 117 West Tebo street, where Mr. Young passed away ten years ago. The children are grown, married, and away, most of them. Seven live, and it has been the custom for Mrs. Young to have a birthday gathering each year. One widowed daughter, Mrs. Rachel Hammond, has been a tender attendant of her mother, for four years, never leaving her, ministering to her every want. Brief funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bledsoe, at the home Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, then the body was taken to Tebo church, where she had often gone to worship the One who had guided her in the straight path so long, and Rev. Billy Briggs conducted services there. Interment was in the cemetery nearby. Deceased leaves about 183 living descendants, which include the seven children, 85 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren. The children are: Mesdames Sarah Jane Reynolds, Susie Pierce, and Rachel Hammond, Clinton; Mrs. Anna Martin, Colchester, Ill.; John Young, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Ida Adkins, Plattsmouth, Nebr.; Mrs. Nora McDaniel, Kansas City
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1880 United States Census
William YOUNG Self M Male W 44 AR Farmer KY KY
Elisabeth YOUNG Wife M Female W 42 MO Keeps House KY KY
Mary T. YOUNG Dau S Female W 17 MO At Home --- ---
Susan S. YOUNG Dau S Female W 14 MO At Home --- ---
Rachel YOUNG Dau S Female W 12 MO At Home --- ---
Clementine YOUNG Dau S Female W 10 MO At Home --- ---
John W. YOUNG Son S Male W 8 MO --- ---
Nora YOUNG Dau S Female W 7 MO --- ---
Laura A. YOUNG Dau S Female W 5 MO --- ---
Annie M. YOUNG Dau S Female W 4 MO --- ---
Ida Bell YOUNG Dau S Female W 1 MO --- ---
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Source Information:
Census Place Leesville, Henry, Missouri
Family History Library Film 1254690
NA Film Number T9-0690
Page Number 463A
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RNT Family History
1836 - 1932 (96 years)
