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WILFRED YOUNG. Among the prominent and influential farmers of Cortland County is the gentleman named above. He is a native of Truxton, N. Y., where he was born, August 28, 1855. He is a son of John and Ann (Miller) Young. His parents were both natives of Cumberland County, England; the father, born March 1, 1829, and the mother, February 4, 1833.

In the year 1852, in common with thousands of his fellow country-men, John Young sought a home in freedom-loving America. He first located in Truxton, where he lived for five years, and finally purchased a farm of 182 acres in the extreme north-east part of Homer township. He farmed there until 1884, when he retired and moved to Cortland village, where he died December 23, 1889. When he first came to this country, he worked by the day and month, cutting timber in the winter and working on the farm during the summer months; being industrious and frugal in his habits, he soon accumulated an ample competency. Politically, Mr. Young was an unswerving Republican. Although often importuned to accept office, he never consented. He was a most active and zealous member of the Episcopal Church. He married Ann Miller, November 15, 1853, a daughter of Thomas Miller, who was born in Cumberland County, England, but with his family emigrated to the United States, settling in Truxton, this county. Thomas Miller married Jane Graham, who was born August 19, 1801, in Cumberland County, England. To Mr. and Mrs. Miller were born the following children: George, born November 10, 1829; Ann, our subject’s mother, February 4, 1833; William, July 19, 1836; Jane, February 18, 1840; Thomas, July 24, 1843; and Elizabeth, February 9, 1847. Mrs. Miller departed this life January 5, 1870, and was followed by her husband June 11, 1872. To Mr. and Mrs. Young were born four boys and four girls: Wilfred, the subject of this sketch; Thomas H., a liveryman of Cortland village; William, a farmer and stock-dealer of Truxton; Jennie, the wife of Frank Rowe of East Homer; Ann, wife of William N. Jones of Truxton; Nancy, the wife of Howard Parker, a farmer of East Homer; Rose, the wife of Phillip Niver, a farmer residing near Cortland village; and John, the youngest of the family. Mrs. Young, the mother of our subject, was again married after the death of Mr. Young, February 8, 1895, to William Lattimer, a prosperous retired farmer. They now reside in the village of Cortland.

Wilfred Young, our subject, received his education in the district schools, and at an early age came with his parents to East Homer, where he grew to maturity and has lived ever since. He has proved himself to be one of the few men who can successfully prosecute two or more independent lines of business, for, besides being an able and energetic farmer, he is a carpenter of more than ordinary natural ability. For him the people of Cortland have none but the highest praise for the erection of many of their finest buildings. He also operates a farm of 182 acres, the one purchased by his father. Politically, Mr. Young is a Republican, and takes an intelligent interest in party affairs. He is a member of the Albright Grange, No. 440, Patrons of Husbandry, in whose workings he takes a great interest; he is also a member of the A. O. U. W.

February 9, 1881, Mr. Young married Emma E. Miller, daughter of Thomas and Alvern (Cowles) Miller, who were of English birth, and who emigrated to the United States, and settled in the State of Illinois. To Mr. and Mrs. Young were born four children: Fred W., Frank R., Harry and Carl, all of whom are still living.