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Young, Andrew J.

MILITARY SERVICE Age: 26, credited to Topsham, VT Unit(s): 1st VT INF, 1st VT CAV, 8th VT INF Service: enl 5/2/61, m/i 5/9/61, Pvt, Co. D, 1st VT INF, m/o 8/15/61; enl 9/29/61, m/i 11/19/61, Pvt, Co. D, 1st VT CAV, m/o 11/19/61, disab; enl 12/4/61, m/i 2/18/62, CPL, Co. D, 8th VT INF, dsrtd 3/1/62 See Legend for expansion of abbreviations VITALS Birth: abt 1835, Topsham, VT Death: 12/10/1900 MORE INFORMATION Alias?: None noted Pension?: Yes, widow Lydia M., 1/12/1901, MA Portrait?: Unknown College?: Not Found Veterans Home?: Not Found (If there are state digraphs above, this soldier spent some time in a state or national soldiers' home in that state after the war) Remarks: Buried in Hopkinton, MA DESCENDANTS (Are you a descendant, but not listed? Register today)

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Sterling.

Andrew J. Young, aged 67 years and 10 months, died suddenly at his home in Sterling Junction, Monday morning. He arose as usual that morning, but soon after died almost instantly. His health had been poor for several years, owing to an injury to his head. He was born in Haverhill, N.H., and leaves a widow and three children. The burial was in Hopkinton where his brother resides.

Fitchburg Sentinel, Fitchburg, MA, December 11, 1900

Submitted by Heidi McColgan