A message was received yesterday by George J. Dold, Master of the local Masonic logde, announcing the death of James K. Young, at his home near Woodward, Oklahoma, death occuring at ten o’clock yesterday morning.

Mr. Young was one of the early settlers of this county, living east of Stockville. He has been gone from here however a good many years, but still retained his membership in the lodge at Stockville. The Masonic lodge at Woodward will conduct the funeral services.

He was the father of W. F. Young of Horrell precinct, who was present at his father’s death, and our sympathy is extended to him in his bereavement.

The Faber 33(9):1 Thursday, November 30, 1916

James K. Young was born in Sumner county, Tennessee, August 4th, 1848, and died at his home 2½ miles south of Woodward Monday, November 27th, aged 68 years, 2 months and 23 days.

He was married to Marie Miller in 1867. To this union five children were born: W. F. Young, of Stockville, Nebraska; J. G. Young, of this city; Mrs. K. S. Cornwell, of Montpelier, Idaho; Mrs. L. W. Martin, of Napa, California; and Mrs. C. E. Crowfoot, of Meade, Washington; all of whom with their mother, survive.

When but fifteen years old Mr. Young enlisted in the 11th Tennessee Cavalry and served his country till the close of the war.

He removed with his family to Woodward county in 1894 and purchased the farm south of Woodward, where he resided till his death.

Mr. Young was held in the highest esteem by his neighbors and friends and was one of the best citizens of the county.

Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday morning, conducted by his brethren of the Masonic fraternity, after which the body was laid to rest in Elmwood cemetery with Masonic honors.

The sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended the family in their bereavement.

Woodward News-Bulletin 8(20):2 Friday, December 8, 1916