Captain John McColough YOUNG

Captain John McColough YOUNG[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Male 1737 - 1824  (87 years)

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  • Name Captain John McColough YOUNG  [8
    Born 1737  Ballymure Parish, Antrim, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    • Event Description: d. 1824
    Gender Male 
    Died 5 Dec 1824  , Augusta, VA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Buried Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Person ID I18451  Ancestrees
    Last Modified 8 Jul 2022 

    Father Hugh YOUNG,   b. 1699, Ballygown, Antrim, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Sep 1756, , Augusta, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Mother Agnes SITTLINGTON,   b. Abt 1700, Ballygown, Antrim, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1775, Swoope, Augusta County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 75 years) 
    Married Abt 1725  , Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F3007  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Mary COTTER,   b. 1738,   bur. Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 28 Mar 1760  Lancaster Co., PA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
     1. Rebecca WOOD,   b. 1775,   d. 19 Jul 1847, Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     2. Sutton YOUNG,   b. 1780,   d. 1872  (Age 92 years)
     3. Robert S YOUNG,   b. 1789,   d. 1863  (Age 74 years)
     4. James YOUNG
    Last Modified 8 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F1646  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Mary WHITE,   b. 1 Mar 1744, Ballymore, Antrim, Ulster, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Apr 1772, , Augusta, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 28 years) 
    Married Abt 1765 
    Children 
     1. Thomas YOUNG,   b. 6 Apr 1766, Near Staunton, Augusta, VA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Nov 1840, , Augusta, VA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
     2. Jane YOUNG,   b. 25 Jul 1768, , Augusta, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 May 1775, , Augusta, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 6 years)
     3. Isaac YOUNG,   b. 23 Jun 1770, , Augusta, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Apr 1818, Botecourt, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years)
     4. Hugh YOUNG,   b. 3 Jul 1772, , Augusta, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Mar 1818, , Rockbridge, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 45 years)
    Last Modified 8 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F602  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 3 Margaret UNKNOWN 
    Last Modified 8 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F1645  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 4 Mary SITLINGTON,   b. 15 Sep 1759, , Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jul 1824, , Augusta, VA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Married 23 Jan 1781  , Augusta, VA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. David YOUNG,   b. 23 Aug 1774, , Augusta, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Feb 1829, Sunny Bank, Albermarle, VA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years)
     2. John White YOUNG,   b. 24 Aug 1776, , Augusta, VA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 8 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F1426  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • In 1770, John sold land to his brother, William according to the following Chaukley, V. 3 record: "DB 16, pg 193, 19 March 1770: John and Margaret Young to William Young, 53 ac, both sides of Middle River; Lines and Corners; Alexander Craig, John Hall; Land patented to John Young 20 July 1768; Test Thos. Madison, Robert Young, Francis Brown; Delivered to Wm. Young 25 June 1773." This would suggest that William was born before 1750, and that his older brother John who already owned land, was born before 1749. He made a will before going to fight in the Revolutionary War. In it, he names no children and appears to be dividing his estate between his siblings or their children. It is transcribed here by Maggie Phillips. "Will of John Young, Jr. dated 12 November 1780, Augusta County Will Book VI, pages 287 and 289 (There is no page 288) transcribed as written by Margaret Young Phillips (his 7th great grandniece) 21 March 2000. (Note that John named no children, but was of an age to have nephews, Andrew McComb and Andrew Young.)"In the name of God Amen. I John Young Junior of Augusta County (on the Middle river) and Commonwealth of Virginia being in perfect health and sound memory blesed be Almighty God for his Mercies but Calling to mind the Mortality of Human Nature as knowing it is appointed for all Men once to die and also going on an expedition in the Service of my County which may Perhaps terminate in Death therefore resign myself to the disposal of that adorable and Great God who made me and all things and as for such Wordly Goods as I am blessed with in this life I give and bequeath in the following manner all my just debts to be first paid ~~ Im____ as I give and bequeth to my dear and Well beloved Wife Margret Young the whole of my moveable (remaining after the Several legacies are Deducted) to be entirely at her Disposal after my discease as also the priviledge of the Dwelling house and other houses of the thirds of the Sands or the profits arising from the ______The Thirds of the Sands and the priviledge of the houses to be hers only during her Continuance in the State of Widowhood, I give unto my Brother William Young all the Land I am ______ to be his and his heirs forever, I give to Margaret Henderson twenty pounds Virgnia Currency to be paid her in the old Way agreeable to what that sum would have purchased in the year 1774 provided she behave well till free, I give to Andrew Young, Son to my brother James, my new Gunn Barel and Sock, I give unto Robert King my saddle and his brother George one of my little Gunns, also I give to John Steffey my back mares last Spring Colt and to Sarah Henderson one Black mare caled Doll (on good behaviour till maried). Also I give to my three brothers James, Robert and Wiliam Young my wearing apparel to be Equally divided among them likiwise I bequeth to Andrew McComb son to my sister Rebeckah the other of my little Guns or Pistol And I appoint and ordain my brother William Young and my wife Margret Young to be my sole Executors of my last Will and desires my Executors ______ _______ by the true Spirit Intent and meaning of this will and that they dispose of my effects agreeable thereto as may seem the most Equitable method of doing justice to the legatees and I do hereby renounce revoak and disannul all former Wills and do pronounce and declare this to be my last Will and Testament given under my hand and seal this twelth day of November in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and eighty in the sixth year of our Independence. John Young (seal) Signed Sealed and pronounced by the said John Young before us R. Gamble Isaac Carson, John Blair At Court held for Augusta County May 20th 1783This last Will and Testament of John Young Junr. deced. was proven by the Oaths of Robert Gambel and John Blair two of the witnesses and orders to be Recorded and on the Motion of the Executors therein named who made Oath according to same Certificate is granted them they having with Securities entered into and a knowledged their Bonds according to Law; Teste" (E) The following records might apply to John Young Jr. in Chalkey's: *Oct 1765 Davis vs. John Young.--Writ 28th August, 1764. Defendant is a soldier. * DB 16, pg 193, 19 March 1770: John and Margaret Young to William Young, 53 ac, both sides of Middle River; Lines and Corners; Alexander Craig, John Hall; Land patented to John Young 20 July 1768; Test Thos. Madison, Robert Young, Francis Brown; Delivered to Wm. Young 25 June 1773. *Page 29.--9th October, 1772. John Taylor's estate appraised by John Stephenson, James Bruster, John Young. * June 16, 1778 (337) Samuel Vance in Captains Vance's and Lockridge's Companies. John McCreary, on South Branch of Potomac, in Captains McCreary's, Hicklin's and McCoy's Companies. Col. Moffet, in Captains Henderson's and Young's Companies. Capt. Alexr. Robertson, in his own, Capt. Givens's, and Capt. Wm. Anderson's Companies. Joseph Bell, in Captain's David Bell's and Johnson's Companies. James Steel in Captains Long's and Thomson's Companies. James Tate in his own and Capt McCutchon's Company. Elijah McClenachan in Capt. Buchanan's and Capt. Cunningham's Company, Wm. Bowyer in Capt. John Young's Company, N. M. (?) Alexr. St. Clair in Capt. Thomas Smith's Company. *Oct 21, 1778 (365) James Young recommended as Second Lieutenant in Capt. John Young's Company. Richard Mathews recommended as Ensign, vice James Hogshead, who refuses to serve in Capt. James Tremble's Company. John McCune qualified First Lieutenant. *Nov 18, 1778 (379) Alexander Simpson recommended Captain, vice Capt. John Young, who hereby resigns.

      In 1770, John sold land to his brother, William according to the following Chaukley, V. 3 record: "DB 16, pg 193, 19 March 1770: John and Margaret Young to William Young, 53 ac, both sides of Middle River; Lines and Corners; Alexander Craig, John Hall; Land patented to John Young 20 July 1768; Test Thos. Madison, Robert Young, Francis Brown; Delivered to Wm. Young 25 June 1773." This would suggest that William was born before 1750, and that his older brother John who already owned land, was born before 1749. He made a will before going to fight in the Revolutionary War. In it, he names no children and appears to be dividing his estate between his siblings or their children. It is transcribed here by Maggie Phillips. "Will of John Young, Jr. dated 12 November 1780, Augusta County Will Book VI, pages 287 and 289 (There is no page 288) transcribed as written by Margaret Young Phillips (his 7th great grandniece) 21 March 2000. (Note that John named no children, but was of an age to have nephews, Andrew McComb and Andrew Young.)"In the name of God Amen. I John Young Junior of Augusta County (on the Middle river) and Commonwealth of Virginia being in perfect health and sound memory blesed be Almighty God for his Mercies but Calling to mind the Mortality of Human Nature as knowing it is appointed for all Men once to die and also going on an expedition in the Service of my County which may Perhaps terminate in Death therefore resign myself to the disposal of that adorable and Great God who made me and all things and as for such Wordly Goods as I am blessed with in this life I give and bequeath in the following manner all my just debts to be first paid ~~ Im____ as I give and bequeth to my dear and Well beloved Wife Margret Young the whole of my moveable (remaining after the Several legacies are Deducted) to be entirely at her Disposal after my discease as also the priviledge of the Dwelling house and other houses of the thirds of the Sands or the profits arising from the ______The Thirds of the Sands and the priviledge of the houses to be hers only during her Continuance in the State of Widowhood, I give unto my Brother William Young all the Land I am ______ to be his and his heirs forever, I give to Margaret Henderson twenty pounds Virgnia Currency to be paid her in the old Way agreeable to what that sum would have purchased in the year 1774 provided she behave well till free, I give to Andrew Young, Son to my brother James, my new Gunn Barel and Sock, I give unto Robert King my saddle and his brother George one of my little Gunns, also I give to John Steffey my back mares last Spring Colt and to Sarah Henderson one Black mare caled Doll (on good behaviour till maried). Also I give to my three brothers James, Robert and Wiliam Young my wearing apparel to be Equally divided among them likiwise I bequeth to Andrew McComb son to my sister Rebeckah the other of my little Guns or Pistol And I appoint and ordain my brother William Young and my wife Margret Young to be my sole Executors of my last Will and desires my Executors ______ _______ by the true Spirit Intent and meaning of this will and that they dispose of my effects agreeable thereto as may seem the most Equitable method of doing justice to the legatees and I do hereby renounce revoak and disannul all former Wills and do pronounce and declare this to be my last Will and Testament given under my hand and seal this twelth day of November in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and eighty in the sixth year of our Independence. John Young (seal)Signed Sealed and pronounced by the said John Young before us R. Gamble Isaac Carson John Blair At Court held for Augusta County May 20th 1783This last Will and Testament of John Young Junr. deced. was proven by the Oaths of Robert Gambel and John Blair two of the witnesses and orders to be Recorded and on the Motion of the Executors therein named who made Oath according to same Certificate is granted them they having with Securities entered into and a knowledged their Bonds according to Law: Teste" (E) The following records might apply to John Young Jr. in Chalkey's: *Oct 1765 Davis vs. John Young.--Writ 28th August, 1764. Defendant is a soldier. *DB 16, pg 193, 19 March 1770: John and Margaret Young to William Young, 53 ac, both sides of Middle River; Lines and Corners; Alexander Craig, John Hall; Land patented to John Young 20 July 1768; Test Thos. Madison, Robert Young, Francis Brown; Delivered to Wm. Young 25 June 1773. *Page 29.--9th October, 1772. John Taylor's estate appraised by John Stephenson, James Bruster, John Young. *June 16, 1778 (337) Samuel Vance in Captains Vance's and Lockridge's Companies. John McCreary, on South Branch of Potomac, in Captains McCreary's, Hicklin's and McCoy's Companies. Col. Moffet, in Captains Henderson's and Young's Companies. Capt. Alexr. Robertson, in his own, Capt. Givens's, and Capt. Wm. Anderson's Companies. Joseph Bell, in Captain's David Bell's and Johnson's Companies. James Steel in Captains Long's and Thomson's Companies. James Tate in his own and Capt McCutchon's Company. Elijah McClenachan in Capt. Buchanan's and Capt. Cunningham's Company, Wm. Bowyer in Capt. John Young's Company, N. M. (?) Alexr. St. Clair in Capt. Thomas Smith's Company. *Oct 21, 1778 (365) James Young recommended as Second Lieutenant in Capt. John Young's Company. Richard Mathews recommended as Ensign, vice James Hogshead, who to serve in Capt. James Tremble's Company. John McCune qualified First Lieutenant. *Nov 18, 1778 (379) Alexander Simpson recommended Captain, vice Capt. John Young, who hereby resigns.

      Hugh gave him one of his parcels of land in 1755 and 1766. (CL-562) He was of the Presbyterian faith. He achieved the rank of Captain as an aid to General George Washington and is the ancestor of the late Senator John McCain. He married his cousin. "AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XVI. AUGUST 20, 1777. pg. (222) Tithables to be taken in following Companies: Capt. John Young's." "JUNE 16, 1778. Wm. Bowyer in Capt. John Young's Company" "OCTOBER 21, 1778. page (365) James Young recommended as Second Lieutenant in Capt. John Young's Company." "NOVEMBER 18, 1778. page (379) Alexander Simpson recommended Captain, vice Capt. John Young, who hereby resigns." "AUGUST 20, 1783. (p. 232) referencing p. (88) John Kirk, vice Robert Anderson, resigned, is appointed Captain, and David Finley, vice John Young, and William Edmonston, Ensigns." The following deposition in the courts gives wonderful insight into John Young at age 81. Chaukley, V. II, pg. 222 "John Young deposes, in Augusta, 15th June, 1818, he knew John and James Miller. James was son of John. Deponent is 81 years old last March. He came to this country when 4 years old and has lived 6 miles from Staunton ever since. He was grown when he knew the Millers. Deponent is son of Hugh Young, who was security for Randal Lockhart, deputy sheriff..." The full record reads as follows to help know who John Young's neighbors were: "57 acres to James Miller 20th August, 1748, yet on 14th February, 1763, sold the whole tract to John Miller. James Miller on 1st August, 1754, sold the 57 acres to Jones Henderson, who sold to John Parris 18th August, 1778. John Miller conveyed whole 331 acres to orator 18th October, 1784. David died, testate, in Augusta, leaving son John, now of Greenbrier; daughter Sebiny, alias Tibbey, alias Tabitha Stuart; daughter Elizabeth, who married Richard Woods of Albemarle, by whom she had 3 sons: William, George, and Richard Woods; stepdaughter, Mary Pall. Sebiny Stuart married Samuel Williams of Greenbrier, by whom she had a son Richard and a daughter ____, who married Thomas Creigh of Greenbrier. Mary Pall left one child, a daughter, Mary, who married Cornelius Maupin and lives in Albemarle. John Miller died, intestate, leaving children, viz: Patrick, James and Sarah Miller. Sarah married Joseph Henderson of Augusta and had children, viz: John, Robert, Joseph, William, Sally, Jane, who married Alexander Buchanan, and Mary, who married Robert Morrison. Patrick and James Miller live in Bath. John and James Miller were brothers. John Stuart has a son Lewis Stuart. John Young deposes, in Augusta, 15th June, 1818, he knew John and James Miller. James was son of John. Deponent is 81 years old last March. He came to this country when 4 years old and has lived 6 miles from Staunton ever since. He was grown when he knew the Millers. Deponent is son of Hugh Young, who was security for Randal Lockhart, deputy sheriff, who defaulted in failing to return a writ of election and suit was brought. 15th June, 1818, William Robertson deposes, in Augusta, David Stuart's children and widow lived with Gen. George Mathews, who married a stepdaughter of David's; daughter of Mrs. Stuart, deponent. Captain is rising 70 years.

      He and his wife are one of the few Young's whose birthdate and death date are recorded in Chalkley, V. II: Capt. John Young, born March 25th, 1737; died December 5th, 1824. Mary Young, wife of above, born March 1st, 1744; died April 2d, 1772. The following records in Chaukley might apply to this John Young: *MARCH, 1764 (C). (p. 331) Felix Gilbert vs. John Young.--Writ, 28th November, 1764. Is a soldier. Writ, 25th February, 1763. Falling Spring. *AUGUST 21, 1764. (p. 67) Elizabeth Fulton, aged 16, orphan of John Fulton, chose John Young guardian. *ORDER BOOK No. IX. (cont.) April 15, 1765, Page 336. John Young, pasturage, horse impressed. *AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XI. NOVEMBER 17, 1767. page (342) John Young, servant of James McGarock. *NOVEMBER 20, 1767. Page (366) Road ordered from John Archer's Mill to Robert Fowler's; John Blair and John Young, surveyors. *OCTOBER 17, 1769. Page (21) James Young, aged 14, orphan of James Young, chose John Young guardian. *AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XVII. MAY 17, 1781. Page (346) John Young appointed road overseer, vice James Allen, Jr. *AUGUST 20, 1783. Page (88) John Kirk, vice Robert Anderson, resigned, is appointed Captain, and David Finley, vice John Young, and William Edmonston, Ensigns. * CR - V. I, page 400, John Young vs. Rankin.--Plaintiff in 1784 married Mary Rankin, daughter of George Rankin. John Rankin was a brother of George. Mary died 1788 leaving one child, a son; John Young is married again 25th May, 1793. John Collins, and Nelly, his wife, vs. Philip Dyer.--Writ, 8th June, 1793.John Young vs. James Ervin.--In 1785, plaintiff was miller for James in Pennsylvania, but afterwards came to Virginia, where defendant got judgment vs. him on a judgment obtained in Pennsylvania. * James Edwin vs. John Young.--Writ, 13th April, 1792. Records from Cumberland County, Pa., show judgment vs. James Patrick (James Erwin Special Bail), 1787, 30th July, which James Patrick paid in part. Also judgment by James Irwin vs. John Young, 13th January, 1787. * CR--Vol. I-----17 page 513, 1797, to Botetourt for Moses Hunter and wife, Andrew Lewis, Alexander Love and wife. Spa. to Norfolk County, 1797, for Alexander Love and wife returned executed. Fox vs. Throckmorton.--Bill, 1788. Orator and oratrix are John Fox and wife, Grace. Grace was daughter of John (William?) Young, who died intestate. John Throckmorton, of Gloucester County, administered and was appointed guardian of Grace. Throckmorton died testate, in Berkeley County. John Fox dates a notice "Louisa County, 1793."

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