Re: The "Other" Coleman Younger's Story
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The "Other" Coleman Younger
Jean Creswick 6/27/98
Jim Chase supplied this timeline for Coleman:
Information from descendant Jim Chase, descended through Charles Bruce Younger, Coleman's son.
Coleman was one of the original members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Barry, Platte Co., MO, organized on 31 Jun 1826.
Coleman was one of the original members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Barry, Platte Co., MO, organized on 31 Jun 1826.Per Jim Chase, Coleman was born in St. Charles Co., MO near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.
Per Jim Chase, Coleman was born in St. Charles Co., MO near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.1810 Moved with father to Kentucky (where father came from).
1810 Moved with father to Kentucky (where father came from).1815 Returned to Missouri and settled in Clay County and was a colonel of a militia regiment.
1815 Returned to Missouri and settled in Clay County and was a colonel of a militia regiment.1844 - Elected as Whig delegate to Missouri Legislature.
1844 - Elected as Whig delegate to Missouri Legislature.1850 Having lost 2nd wife, set out for California via Mexico.While in Mexico, offered high position by President of Mexico - refused.Sailed on steamer "Republic" from Acapulco.
1850 Having lost 2nd wife, set out for California via Mexico.While in Mexico, offered high position by President of Mexico - refused.Sailed on steamer "Republic" from Acapulco.1/8/1851 - Landed at Monterey, CA with servant and settled in San Jose.
1/8/1851 - Landed at Monterey, CA with servant and settled in San Jose.1852 - Whig party dissolved.Joined Know-Nothings.Appointed Deputy Recorder by John M. Murphy.Purchased 211 Acres North of City on First Street.Visited Sister, Mrs. Sidney Burnett in Oregon and then returned to Missouri.
1852 - Whig party dissolved.Joined Know-Nothings.Appointed Deputy Recorder by John M. Murphy.Purchased 211 Acres North of City on First Street.Visited Sister, Mrs. Sidney Burnett in Oregon and then returned to Missouri.1853 - Remarried and crossed Plains with family and cattle to California.
1853 - Remarried and crossed Plains with family and cattle to California.12 Nov 1853 - Arrived home, named it Forest Home."A beautiful domain in the Northern suburbs".
12 Nov 1853 - Arrived home, named it Forest Home."A beautiful domain in the Northern suburbs".1856 - Became and remained a Democrat. One of main organizers of Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society and chief fund raiser.Purchased 80 Acres which became fairgrounds with park-like atmosphere.Was vice president of the society at one time and also a director of the state board of agriculture.
1856 - Became and remained a Democrat. One of main organizers of Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society and chief fund raiser.Purchased 80 Acres which became fairgrounds with park-like atmosphere.Was vice president of the society at one time and also a director of the state board of agriculture.1857 Began breeding thoroughbred Durham cattle, which were known nationwide and considered the finest in California.Worked unceasingly to improve the breed.
1857 Began breeding thoroughbred Durham cattle, which were known nationwide and considered the finest in California.Worked unceasingly to improve the breed.1868 - Baptized Catholic by Rev. Father Kenny.Member of St. Joseph's Church.
1868 - Baptized Catholic by Rev. Father Kenny.Member of St. Joseph's Church.1875 - Organized Santa Clara Co. Association of Pioneers.Described as hald and strong owing to living in the open air.Had strong social impulses. Was president for some (4) years of the Santa Clara Co. Associaiton of Pioneers.Hospitable - every friend welcomed in home.Foremost in every movement looking to develop resources of Santa Clara Valley.Known to almost everyone in San Jose.Well educated and prolific writer on matters of local interest.On morning of death was working on ranch when hit with heart seizure.Pounded himself on chest.Dined with son Charles, who, per usual, kissed him good-bye.Died a few minutes later, saying, "Oh, My God, receive my soul".
1875 - Organized Santa Clara Co. Association of Pioneers.Described as hald and strong owing to living in the open air.Had strong social impulses. Was president for some (4) years of the Santa Clara Co. Associaiton of Pioneers.Hospitable - every friend welcomed in home.Foremost in every movement looking to develop resources of Santa Clara Valley.Known to almost everyone in San Jose.Well educated and prolific writer on matters of local interest.On morning of death was working on ranch when hit with heart seizure.Pounded himself on chest.Dined with son Charles, who, per usual, kissed him good-bye.Died a few minutes later, saying, "Oh, My God, receive my soul".29 Jun 1880 - Will:Left Charles B. Younger (son) oil portraits of William Smith and Rebecca Younger.
$100 ea. to children Ruth Jane Coffin, Helen Lee Evans, Andrew Lee Younger (died before will probated) and Coleman S. Younger.Wife Augusta 80 acre ranch.Upright piano to Rosalie, square piano to daughter Augusta, $500 to daughter Mary Francis Johnson.
$100 ea. to children Ruth Jane Coffin, Helen Lee Evans, Andrew Lee Younger (died before will probated) and Coleman S. Younger.Wife Augusta 80 acre ranch.Upright piano to Rosalie, square piano to daughter Augusta, $500 to daughter Mary Francis Johnson.Article in Bardstown Times: "Glad to see our friend Col. CB Younger who is soon to return to California.He writes frequently."
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