Jesse William Youngs

1871 - 1936 (65 years)

Generation: 1

Jesse William Youngs was born 1871, New York; died 22 Aug 1936, Binghamton, NY; was buried , Chenango Bridge, Broome, New York, USA.

Notes:

The 1900 federal census shows that Jesse was living with his mother and siblings on Lincoln Street, Port Dickenson Village, NY., now a part of Binghamton, NY. It also shows that he was a widower.

Jesse Youngs and Cora Bacon grew up next door to each other. They were childhood sweethearts, but eventually broke their relationship off. After both the their spouses died, Cora moved back home to live with her parents as did Jesse. Their love for each other was rekindled and they married in Port Dickenson, New York by Rev. J.W. Shipmann.

Cora and Jesse moved into a home on Liberty Street in Binghamton, NY. Cora had one son, Lynn from her previous marriage and Jesse had a daughter, Mildred. One day the neighbors paid a visit to welcome the new family to the neighborhood. Cora and Jesse were still getting dressed so Mildred answered the door. She and Lynn entertained the neighbors who were asking questions about the family. One neighbor asked Mildred her age to which she responded, "six." Then they asked Lynn his age to which he responded, "six." The neighbor responded with, Oh, you must be twins!" "No," Mildred responded, "he's ma's and I'm pa's." The neighbors were quite perplexed.

Jesse was a motorman and drove an electric trolley between Hillcrest and Union, NY. In later years he was a paper hanger. In his early years he had a farm in Aquaga, NY. Jesse died at the Binghamton City Hospital, NY.

Buried:
Chenango Valley Cemetary

Jesse married Luella G. Baker 31 Oct 1894. Luella (daughter of Georgia Baker) was born 1 Apr 1875, United States of America; died 6 Aug 1896, New York, United States of America; was buried , Binghamton, Broome County, New York, United States of America. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Mildred Sarah Youngs was born 5 Oct 1895, Fenton, Broome, New York, USA; died 22 Dec 1983, Pinellas, Florida, United States; was buried , Largo, Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America.
3. Lawrence Youngs was born 1909; died 1991, New York, United States of America; was buried , Binghamton, Broome County, New York, United States of America.

Jesse married Cora Mae Bacon 21 Mar 1901, Port Dickenson, NY. Cora (daughter of Lewis T Bacon and Mary R Bishop) was born May 1873, New York; died 1962; was buried 1962, Binghamton, Broome, New York. [Group Sheet]

Children:

4. Lawrence Youngs was born 21 May 1909, New York; died Mar 1991, Binghamton, Broome, New York, United States of America; was buried , Binghamton, Broome, New York.
5. Lester James Youngs was born 20 May 1911, Fenton, Broome, New York, USA; died 16 Nov 1993, Port Richey, Pasco, Florida, United States of America; was buried , Port Richey, Pasco, Florida, USA.
6. Lynn Louis Sawyer was born 25 Apr 1896, New York; died 10 Jul 1960, Binghamton, Broome, New York; was buried , Chenango Bridge, Broome, New York, USA.

Generation: 2

Mildred Sarah Youngs

(1.Jesse¹) was born 5 Oct 1895, Fenton, Broome, New York, USA; died 22 Dec 1983, Pinellas, Florida, United States; was buried , Largo, Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America.

Mildred married George B. Young. George died 19 Nov 1943. [Group Sheet]

Children:

7. Irvin J. Young
8. Luella Young

3. Lawrence Youngs (1.Jesse¹) was born 1909; died 1991, New York, United States of America; was buried , Binghamton, Broome County, New York, United States of America.

Lawrence Youngs

(1.Jesse¹) was born 21 May 1909, New York; died Mar 1991, Binghamton, Broome, New York, United States of America; was buried , Binghamton, Broome, New York.

Notes:

Lawrence had a violent temper. At the age of twenty-six he was admitted to the Binghamton State Hospital and was a resident there until his death. In one fit of rage, he chased Lester with a butcher knife.

Buried:
Chenango Valley Cemetery

Lester James Youngs

(1.Jesse¹) was born 20 May 1911, Fenton, Broome, New York, USA; died 16 Nov 1993, Port Richey, Pasco, Florida, United States of America; was buried , Port Richey, Pasco, Florida, USA.

Notes:

Lester was born Jesse and Cora Youngs in the Town of Fenton, New York. His mother Cora was extremely angry when she found out that she was pregnant with Lester. When he was born he weighed only three and one-half pounds so Cora set him aside not knowing if he would live or die. His half sister, Mildred placed him in the warmth of the unlit oven which acted as an incubator. Lester's brother Lawrence, who was two years older, was jealous of him and pulled mean tricks on him. One day he had Lester put his thumb in a piece of machinery and then cut it off. They carried Lester and the thumb to the doctor who sewed it back on again but did not get it on quite straight. From that time on he always had a crooked thumb. Lester was a good student who excelled in math. Upon graduation from Binghamton Central High School he went to work for the International Time Recorder which later became International Business Machines or IBM. This was during the depression and IBM was not hiring. He was persistent and everyday he would sit in the human resource office. His persistance paid off as they hired him and put him to work as a drill press operator on the night shift. He took as many courses as possible and he worked his way through the company to the level of engineer.

Buried:
Meadowlawn Cemetary

Lester married Mary Valeria McVicker 3 Feb 1933, Conklin, Broome, New York, USA. Mary (daughter of John Joseph McVicker and Edith Lillian Holden) was born 27 Dec 1914, Pond Eddy, New York; died 15 Oct 2006, New Port Richey, Pasco, Florida, USA; was buried , New Port Richey, Pasco, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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