Charles was born in Georgetown either during or just after the Civil War ended (his date of birth is not certain). His parents were both German immigrants. he Gettysburg conflict was happening, his mother. During father Henry's proposal to fiance Caroline, Henry said he would build Caroline a fine house if she accepted his proposal.She accepted and the house was build on the corner of Apple and 2nd street in Georgetown, OH (house still stands). Caroline continually lived there until her death. During the Civil war father Henry was in the militia. July 3, 1863 when Henry and other militia members were off looking for Confederate raiders, Caroline opened the front door to find she was facing some of Morgan's Raiders. Caroline had a baby in her arms (probably baby Charles) and a toddler at her feet. "Where is your husband, madam?"The toddler spoke up saying, "Off hunting for Rebs!" [the toddler had to be the first born]. Charles grew up to be a handsome man and marryied socialite Elizabeth Young. They had 6 children. During Charles Young's early years he was a photographer and later on a traveling salesman selling linotype machines. Sometime during 1910-1920 it became known that Charles was was also married to another woman and had another "large family in the midwest." Wife Elizabeth banned him from the home and might have divorced him--depending if she was Charles'first or second wife. Unable to locate divorce records and the 1920 census states Eliabeth was a 'widow.' Failure to find divorce records gives credence to supposition that Elizabeth was Charles' 2nd wife. It also explains the sentiment held against Charles by his children Lucille, Mildred and Roberta. Eventually, Elizabeth and the three remaining girls moved to Los Angeles, CA where others family members from Georgetown OH lived. The Los Angeles 'immigrants' thrived in LA's beautiful climate. Just before his death, Charles tried to reconcile with Roberta, Lucille and Mildred. Charles is buried with two of his daughters in the Wynkoop family plot. Charles grandchildren are seeking the children/grandchildren of his "other family in the midwest".
Charles was born in Georgetown either during or just after the Civil War ended (his date of birth is not certain). His parents were both German immigrants. he Gettysburg conflict was happening, his mother. During father Henry's proposal to fiance Caroline, Henry said he would build Caroline a fine house if she accepted his proposal.She accepted and the house was build on the corner of Apple and 2nd street in Georgetown, OH (house still stands). Caroline continually lived there until her death. During the Civil war father Henry was in the militia. July 3, 1863 when Henry and other militia members were off looking for Confederate raiders, Caroline opened the front door to find she was facing some of Morgan's Raiders. Caroline had a baby in her arms (probably baby Charles) and a toddler at her feet. "Where is your husband, madam?"The toddler spoke up saying, "Off hunting for Rebs!" [the toddler had to be the first born]. Charles grew up to be a handsome man and marryied socialite Elizabeth Young. They had 6 children. During Charles Young's early years he was a photographer and later on a traveling salesman selling linotype machines. Sometime during 1910-1920 it became known that Charles was was also married to another woman and had another "large family in the midwest." Wife Elizabeth banned him from the home and might have divorced him--depending if she was Charles'first or second wife. Unable to locate divorce records and the 1920 census states Eliabeth was a 'widow.' Failure to find divorce records gives credence to supposition that Elizabeth was Charles' 2nd wife. It also explains the sentiment held against Charles by his children Lucille, Mildred and Roberta. Eventually, Elizabeth and the three remaining girls moved to Los Angeles, CA where others family members from Georgetown OH lived. The Los Angeles 'immigrants' thrived in LA's beautiful climate. Just before his death, Charles tried to reconcile with Roberta, Lucille and Mildred. Charles is buried with two of his daughters in the Wynkoop family plot. Charles grandchildren are seeking the children/grandchildren of his "other family in the midwest".
Family Members
Siblings
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
