20th century history of the city of Washington and Washington County, Pennsylvania and representative citizens, Chap. XXVI (History book), pg. 286, Joseph F. MacFarland, Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co., Chicago, IL, 1910 pg. 640 John A. Young, VP of the Star Brewing Co., a business enterprise of considerable import at Washington, has been a resident of this city for 20 years and is identified with many of its interests. He was b. in 1871, in the eastern part of Washington Co., PA, and is a son of Jacob Young, for many years a substantial farmer in N. Franklin township, Washington Co. John A. Young attended the schools near his father's farm and later the Washington schools. His first business experience was as bookkeeper for the firm of Joseph M. Spriggs & Son, and later he was connected with William Forgie, in the lumber business, for 4 years, going from there to the Crescent Brewing Co. for 1 year. Mr. Young then went into business for himself and for the past 6 years has been VP of the Star Brewing Co., the products of which are known all over this section. In 1896, Mr. Young was m. to Miss Ida Redd, who was b. in Amwell township, Washington Co., PA. pg. 315 - E. Pike Run township The following early settlers were among those holding land at the dates given: Adam Young, 1769 pg. 317 - gristmill owners: James Young pg. 331 - Dunn's Station, Morris township, John Young, Auditor pg. 991 - Robt. Vance Stewart , MD family - Irene, daughter of Jn. W. and Margaretta (Caldwell) Stewart (Buffalo twp.) who m. Charles Young. History of Washington County from its first settlement to the present time : first under Virginia as Yohogania, Ohio, or August; 2nd Ed., Revised and Corrected, by Alfred Creigh, LL. D. B. Singerly Printer, 1871, Harrisburg, PA pg. 174, 1801, Washington Presbyterian Church; .... congregation appointed John Wilson, Samuel Young and William Smylie commissioners to present .... pg. 264 - elected officers, John Young, Nov. 1789. pg. 309 - military history - 62d Reg., Col. S. W. Black, Originally Co. B, now Co. K Al. King, 1st Lt., w. Corporals - T. R. Scott, G. T. Deems, G. M. Coulter Privates - M. Arthur, J. B. Baker, H. Koontz, H.S. Koontz, E. Crall, Josiah Fox, K; Wm. Gibbs, Charles Gibbs, K; M. Hayward, W; Wm. Henning, James Heines, J. Maloy, J. P. Mouk, K; T. McKean, Wm. McCormick, Thomas McElroy, James McGrew, G. W. McKinley, Jefferson McClain, J. T. McMillan, T. Patterson, R. Simpkins, K; W. H. Stoops, W. C. Todd, K; R. Whittaker, K; R. Wilby, K; S. Workman, K; M. Workman, Silas Wright, John YOUNG. Co. G. George Watson Buchanan, D. pg. 329-330 - Beallsville Cavalry - Was organized in Wash., Sep. 2, 1862. John H. Buchanan promoted to 2d Lt. and took charge of a military school in Philadelphia, and subsequently officered in SC and FL. It was mustered into the svc. of the US Sep. 6, 1862, under the command of Capt. Harvey H. Young. From 1862 to the organization of the 185th Reg. (22d Penn Cavalry), they were known as the Ringgold Cavalry Battalion. Co. D. Officers: H. H. Young, Captain, Hugh Keys, 1st Lt.; Felix H. Crago, 2d Lt. Non-com's .... Privates .... John M. Young Captain Young served until Feb. 25, 1864, when Lt. Hugh Keys was elected Mar. 1, 1864, and remained with the co. until it was mustered out of svc. Oct. 31, 1865. Independent Cavalry, Co. E Was mustered into svc at Wheeling, VA, Oct. 13, 1862, in the 185th Reg. (22d Penn Cavalry), under the command of Capt. Milton W. Mitchenor. He served untl April 1, 1864, when he was honorably discharged, and James Y. Chessround was elected Capt., who served until Mar. 19, 1865, when Felix Boyle was elected. 1st Lt. J. Y. Chessround was elected at the organization and afterwards promoted to the captaincy; his successor was Felix Boyle, elected Feb. 12, 1863, and upon his promotion Lt. James Gibson was elected 1st Lt. 2d Lt. R. S. H. Keys was elected 2d Lt. at the co's oganization; he was honorably discharged Feb. 12, 1863, and Felix Boyle elected Feb. 12, 1863; his successor was Lt. James Gibson, who was afterwards promoted to the first Lieutenancy. Clinton Teeple was elected Mar. 19, 1865. The co. mustered out July 19, 1865. Pvt. Peter Young, among other familiar twp. names. McKennan Infantry Was organized Apr. 27, 1861, in Washington Co. This co. tendered their svcs to the general govt. but were not accepted, the quota being full. They were invited to WV, marched to Wheeling, and on July 10, 1861, were rec'd by authority of Gov. Pierpont, and elected officers who were duly commissioned by him. Capt. Lewis E. Smith; A. A. Devore, 1st Lt. .... Non-com. officers - Thos. Young, .... Pvts. - Robt. Young, Nathaniel Young. (Other Devore's here ....) Early history of SW PA .... pg. a62 - Westmoreland - Delegates: convened in Pittsburg, 1791 - John Young appointed Sec. Whiskey Insurrection - pg. a107, a108 - signed allegiance to US govt. - Beth. township - Jacob Young, Dec. 29, 1794; Fallowfield township - Geo. Young; pg. a110, John Young sworn before Wm. Nailer, Nov. 15 to Dec. 30, 1794, from 4 western co's. History of Washington County, Pennsylvania, Earll R. Forrest, S. J. Pub. Co., Chicago, 1926 pg. 1_364, Attorneys: James Carson, 1786, John Young, 1789 pg. 1_472 - Taylorstown, lot purchaser: John Young, in next few years after 1795. pg. 1_1065 - Spanish-American War Mar. 29, 1899 - Co. H. Pvt. A. B. Young.