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William T. York, a prominent and enterprising farmer of Warren County, residing in the Fifth Civil District, was born in the county July 9, 1849. He is the son of George W. and Martha (Lurk) York. George W. Lurk was born in North Carolina September 20, 1810, and died in July, 1876. He was of English descent and came to Tennessee when quite young with his parents, who settled on Rocky River. He was a successful farmer, was well educated, was a member of the Christian Church and of the Democratic party. Mrs. York was born in Warren County, Tenn., December 19, 1810, and died October 25, 1851. She was a well educated member of the Christian Church. William T. York was the ninth of ten children and lived with his parents until 1873, when he went to Texas and remained there two years. He then returned to Warren County on account of his father’s illness. He then began the life of a farmer in the Fourth District, Warren County, living there until 1882, when he moved to his present location. When he began life on his own account his father gave him $1,000, which, by judicious management and energy he has increased to $4,000. He has an academic education, is a member of the Christian Church, a Mason and a Democrat. He was married December 27, 1881, to Miss Josie P. Myers, who was born in Warren County November 29, 1829. She has a collegiate education, secured at Burritt College, located at Spencer, Van Buren Co., Tenn. She, like her husband, is a member of the Christian Church. She is a daughter of Thomas S. and Martha J. Myers. The result of her marriage to Mr. York has been three children, all living: William L., born January 27, 1883; Byron M., born November 2, 1884 and Thomas W., born July 31, 1886.