Youngs, H. L. - Obituary

Submitted by Miriam Sellers Robinson

H.L. Youngs, Boutte, LA

At the old homestead, near Boutte, LA, May 27, were laid to rest the remains of H.L. Youngs, one of the oldest resdidents of St. Charles parish.

While the death of Mr. Youngs was not unexpected, it nevertheless came as a shock to his fellow-citizens and friends, who recognize in his taking away the loss of a patriotic citizen and a stanch and loyal friend.

Mr. Youngs was born in New York city, Sept 7, 1832. While in his teens he became an apprentice in  steam and mechanical engeneering, and, after having served the usual four years, came ... (parts missing)

About this time the civil war was at its height, and for a while he served in the Confederate navy as engineer on a gunboat stationed at Morgan City. Near the close of the war he returned to New York on a visit to relatives, and returning to Louisiana in 1865, he married Miss Frances Elizabeth Culpepper of Missippi, gave up his trade and settled on a farm near Boutte, LA. He he had since resided, and became identified with every movement that looked to the public good and educational advancement.  Read More