Jesse Young, s/o Isaac and Mary "Polly" Combs Young, married twice. This page contains both families, the First Family and the Second Family. Josie Goad Evans contributed information for the first family and Albert Kilbourn contributed information for the second family. Josie and Albert are both great grandchildren of Jesse Young. This information belongs to them and their copyrights remain in force. Josie can be contacted at [email protected] and Albert can be contacted at [email protected]. For earlier information on the Young ancestors, see the Clan Lamont page.

Jesse Young's First Family...

Jesse was the oldest son of Isaac b. 1818 in KY; d. bet. 1860 and 1870, and Polly Combs Young, b. 1825 in KY; d. in the 1870's. Polly was the daughter of Jesse and Polly Bolling Combs. Jesse Young m. 1) Sarah Farler ca. 1865 and they made their home in Perry County, Kentucky until 1878 at which time the part of Perry County in which they lived was annexed to Leslie County. Family history states that Jesse had one of the better built houses of that area. It was a story and half with hand hewn shingles. A double fire place and long porch covering the entire front of the house. He had built his house at the head of Wooton's creek but traded land with Elihu Kilburn and moved to the Left Fork of Big Creek at the mouth of Jack's Branch, thus putting him back in Perry County, Kentucky. Before he relocated, he dismantled his house and moved it to the new location. It remained in use until 1960's when a tornado demolished it. Jesse was a farmer and business man and at one time owned 1500 acres of land. As his children married, he gave each of them a portion of this acreage as a wedding gift, retaining only 125 acres for himself and wife. He served in the Civil War on the Union side, having been inducted into the Kentucky 14th Volunteer Calvary G.A.R., Compamy M, at Irvine, Kentucky on 12-20-1862 and mustered out at Camp Nelson, Kentucky on March 24, 1864. Shortly after being discharged from service, he married his childhood friend Sarah Farler, daughter of Farris/Forrest and Nancy Farler. Sarah, mother of the children in his first family, d. ca 1878 and is buried in a private cemetery at the head of Wooton's Creek. Jesse remarried and raised a second family. That information follows the information on Jesse's first family and will be an extension of this. Picture of Jesse's and Sarah's tombstones.These are the children of Jesse & Sarah Farler Young:

1) Lilay Young b. 1866, Married and moved to California, where she and her husband owned a Ranch and raised their family.

2) Manuel Young b. 1867, Married 1) March 3rd 1884 to Loucinda Ison in Letcher County, Kentucky - unknown children, Married 2) Sarah Shepherd 1889 - children unknown, Married 3) Tilda unknown. m. Perry County, Ky.,
children: a) Cordelia, b) Raleigh, c) Milly, and d) Kelly

3) Isaac Young

4) Matilda Young b. 1871 d, 1856, Married 1) June 7, 1885 to Irvin Eversole in Perry County, Kentucky. m. 2) Johnny Gabbard. (no children by Gabbard). Children of Matilda and Irvin: a) Lincoln, born 1886 KY., b) Albert, born 1888 KY., c) Jesse, born 1892 KY., d) Cash, born 1895 KY., e) Estil, born 1900 KY., f) Joe, b. 1903 KY. d. 1962 in KY. m. Isabelle? KY., g) Raleigh, born 1905 KY.

5) Elizabeth b. Oct. 10, 1874 in Perry County, Ky. d. March 11, 1941 in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. Elizabeth, married Willam Engle, on Dec. 5, 1890 in Perry Couny. William, s/o Nathan & Judy Hall was born in Virginia in 1857 and died in Pawnee County, Oklahoma in 1930. Made his home in Viper, Perry County. KY, until early 1900's at which time they moved to Cherokee Nation in OK, then to Madison County, AR, on to Osage County, OK, and finished out their lives in Cleveland, Pawnee County, OK where they are both buried. (Pictures). Children:

a) Joe b. 1891 KY. d. 1972, OK. m. Etta McFarland, AR, children:

1. Ivy, b. May 6, 1914 in AR; d, Oct 26, 1976 in OK
2. Ruby, b. Sep 5, 1916 in OK. d. ?
3. Thomas Kelly, b. Sep. 4, 1918 in OK: d. Jun 12, 1944 K.I.A. WW II
4. Roy Dalton, b Jan. 12, 1921 in OK, d. Aug. 2, 1995 in OK
5 Ocie Louise, b. Mar 11, 1923 in OK, d. Feb. 23, 1998 in OK.
6. Daisy Ludeene, b. May 19, 1925, lives in OK
7. Billy Joe, b. Sep. 14, 1929, OK.
8 Jesse James, b. Jul 23, 1932, Ok; d, Dec 2, 1975 OK
9. Everett Olen, b. Mar 24, 1935 OK; d. Dec 21, 1992 OK


b) Mary Belle, b 1893 KY. d. 1946 Co. m. Fred Hodge, (Picture) children:

1. Avery b. AR d.
2. Calup Vestor, b. AR d. (twin to Esther)
3. Esther b. AR d.
4. Raymond b. OK . d.
5. Delbert b. OK; d. young - killed in accident
6. Ellen, b OK. Lives in Colorado
7. Lilah, b. 1932 OK , d 1960's in OK


c) Docie, b June 7, 1895 KY. d. 1950, OK. m. C.H. Goad, children:

1 Maggie Belle, b.Apr 9, 1916 OK; d. Jun 1916 OK
2. Oma Mae, b. May 4, 1917, OK; d. Jul 12, 1998 OK
3. Jack, b.Mar 6, 1919, OK, d. 1983 TX, Served in The Phillipines WW II
4. Goldie Lucille, b. Aug 24,1921, OK; d. Aug 21, 1962 TX
5. Pete, b. Apr 20, 1923, OK, lives in OK Co. OK
6. Dick, Dr. b. Apr 13, 1926, OK, lives in OK Co. OK.
7. Josie Lee, b. Apr 24, 1933, OK, lives Anderson Co., TX
8. Billy Ray, b. Apr 15, 1936, OK. lives in Nevada


d) Tom, b. 1898 KY, d. 1968 OK.; m.1) Babe Lucus, m. 2) Fanny Fannings, Child:

Junita, daughter of Babe Lucas


e) Hannah, b. 1900 KY. d. 1933, OK. m. Al Davis, child:

Mable, b. 1918 in OK.


f) Susie, b. 1901 KY. d. OK 1970 m. Henry Walls. No children.
g) Mattie, b. 1903 KY. d. OK 1963 m. Tom Hamilton. No children.
h) Tillie, b. 1905 KY. d. OK 1965 m. Harry Bowker. No children.
i) Green b. 1907 KY. d. OK 1939 m. Lottie Callison, children:

1. Lona Louise. b. OK
2. Delores, b. OK
3. Dorothy, b. OK
4. David, b. OK
5. Bobby, b. OK, d. OK


j) Sam, b 1910 I.T. d. OK 1975 m. Violet Autry. No children.
k) Oma, b 1913 AR. d. Ill 1998 m. Buster Tompkins, children:

1. Betty, b. OK
2. Mattie Lee, b. OK
3. son, b. ILL
4. son, b. ILL
5. dau. b. ILL


l) Bennie, b.1917 OK, d. OK 1972 m. Frankie Johnson, children:

1. Sammy, b. 1940 in OK.
2. Louise, b. OK
3. Raymond, b. OK
4. dau, b. OK


m) Gertie, b. Ok 1919 OK, d. OK 1971 m. Onnie Carter. No chidlren.

6) Adam [Coon] Young b. 1875, m. Sally Fields, Perry Co., KY 1893, children

a) Bell
b) Richmond
c) Kelly

(Note: It is believed there was a 7th child, Sally b. @ 1878 - research is in progress.)

Jesse Young's Second Family...

After the death of his wife Sarah Farler Young, Jesse Young engaged Rebecca Shepherd Wells to care for his home and children. Rebecca was the daughter of Levi and Sarah Shepherd, of lower Wooton's Creek, a known acquaintance of Jesse and his family. Rebecca had married Robert Wells, and five children were born to them. Rebecca and Robert's Family lived in Clay County, Kentucky, until a misfortune resulted in Robert being sent to prison, leaving Rebecca and the children in a very bad situation, as the family had little family wealth. In an attempt to support her children, Rebecca traveled to Lee County, VA., seeking work as a housekeeper for a
family member. This did not work out very well, and Rebecca was not doing well in Virginia, as she had a son that needed constant medical attention, and she had been unable to provide it for him. Rebecca and Jesse's daughter, Vina stated that Rebecca had walked across the mountains from Virginia, "with the children in tow," to accept the position of housekeeper for Jesse Young. Along the way, Rebecca's Son, William David Wells, became quite ill. Rebecca stopped at a friend's home, in Clay County. The friends asked Rebecca to leave William David with them. They promised that they would see to his needs. Rebecca agreed, and William D. Wells remained with the family, and became a very wealthy businessman, in ClayCounty. He visited his mother, and sisters often, later in life. After nearly a year of service as a homekeeper, Jesse and Rebecca were married. Their home was one of fine structure, and located at the mouth of Jack's Branch off the left fork of Big Creek. It was a one and a half story log home, and was situated in a large area of bottom land, containing around a hundred acres. There was a large garden, outlined with apple trees. A large barn stood on the side of Big Creek, about a hundred yards from the home. Jesse was a shrude businessman, at one time owning nearly 1500 acres in Perry County. Jesse designated an acre plot be used as a family cemetery. He also worked to have a new school building built, and donated land for the schoolhouse. The new school house was built around the turn of the century, and located about a quarter mile from Jesse's home, just below the graveyard. All could be seen from Jesse's front porch. It was a large two room school, with two entrances. It was built high off the ground, and provided a large play area for students, especially for boys playing marbles. The school was named Eversole School, to honor the school superintendent at that time. The district was named the Jesse Young School District, to honor the man who had worked hard, and provided so much, to see the children had a quality school building, to begin the 20th. Century.

Jesse and Rebecca Shepherd Young had three children. Of Course, Jesse also had Rebecca's children in the home, so it was quite a housefull. Jesse died in 1910, and Rebecca in 1926. They are buried in the Jesse Young Cemetery, On Big Creek, in Perry County, KY. (Picture of Jesse's tombstone.) Jesse and Rebecca Young's children were:

1) Hampton, b. 1883, m. Nannie Reed in 1898. Hampton and Nannie are buried in the Jesse Young Cemetery. Children of Hampton and Nannie:

a) Joe, died in mining accident.
b) Kelly, raised family in eastern KY.
c) Ollie, raised family in eastern KY.
d) Jesse, died at age17, buried in the Jesse Young Cemetery.
e) Rebecca, raised family in eastern KY.
f) Corbin, buried in the Jesse Young Cemetery.
g) Ira, buried in the Jesse Young Cemetery.
h) David- died at age 9, buried Jesse Young Cemetery.


2)Tiney Young, b. 1887, m. 1) George Oliver, no children; m. 2) Elihu Kilburn who d. 1927, 2 children: a) Tug b. 1903 and b) Waltis b. 1906; m. 3) Rev. Albert Williams who died, m. 4) Albert Maggard, no children.

a) Tug Kilburn was a successful businessman Appalachia, VA. He owned a taxi service, tavern and restaurant
business there. Tug was married several times, and had at least five known children. One of which is Jimmy "Buddy" Kilburn, a retired Lt. Col. of the US Air Force, now living in VA. Lt. Col. Jimmy "Buddy" Kilburn is a twice decorated war hero, and author. He was decorated in the Korean, and Viet Nahm Wars, for outstanding service, beyond the call of duty. Jimmy has three very successful children., all live in Virginia.

b) Waltis Kilburn married Doshia Lewis in 1923. Waltis & Doshia have 14 children At this writing Waltis and most of his children live in the London, Kentucky area. Waltis would be 94 years old, at this time, October 2000.
Children of Waltis & Doshia Kilburn: Waltis Jr., Oma, Arvilla, Polly, Jesse, Imogene, Marie, Kathlene, Tiney, Josephine, Basco, Jeweleen, Carl and Lorene.


3)Viney Young, b. 1889, m. 1) Ira Kilburn 1902, Ira d. 1924, they had 8 children, m. 2) Mack Vanover 1925, they had two children. Vina died in 1964 and is buried at Walkertown Cemetery, along the side of Mack Vanover. Mack Vanover died in 1956. Ira Kilburn is buried in the Jesse Young Cemetery, on Big Creek.


CHILDREN OF VINA YOUNG & IRA KILBURN:

a) Zola Kilburn, b. Oct. 10, 1903, m. Boyd Campbell, she and Boyd had six children, who all live in southern Indiana. The family has and does own several businesses, including taverns, restaurants, pool halls, grocery
stores, and the largest being several timber companies. Zola Kilburn Campbell is living at this writing and is 97 Years young, lives alone and her mind is as sharp as a Tack. Zola is and has always been one of the nice people of this world. (Picture of Zola.)

b) Elihu Kilburn, b. 1904, d. at birth, and is buried in the Jesse Young Cemetery.

c) Lester Kilburn, b.1906, d. 1999, buried in Kingsport, TN. Married Mae Bailey, had two children. Lester had retired from the coal mines in VA and also Pontiac Motors in Pontica, MI. Lester's children live in the Morrow Co., and Cincinnati, OH areas. Lester was married other times, but had no children from those marriages.

d) Marybelle, b. ?, d. 1946 pf T.B., buried in the Jesse Young Cemetery, married 1) Frank Vanover, had two daughters and one son, m.2) Maurian Frisby, had one daughter. All of Marybelles four children and their descendants live in the south eastern KY and north eastern TN areas.

e) Jesse Kilburn, b. 1915, d. 1/17/00, three days before his 85th.Birthday, and is buried in English, Indiana.
Jesse m. 1) Lena Mae McDaniel, they had six children, five girls and one boy, m. 2) Carol Ferguson and had four sons. Jesse had worked in the Kentucky coal mines, until 1950, he had wired most the homes on Big Creek, and Jack's Branch, when electricity was brought to the hollows, in the late 40's, and then worked in the Michigan factories. He was a skilled carpenter, and had built several homes in Kentucky. He retired to Indiana in 1972, but continued to build homes there. He suffered from black lung, and constructed his last home at age 79. He died from complications, after surgery. Jesse's children are located in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and the US
Military, at this writing, October 2000.

f) Ernest Kilburn, b. ?, d. 1999 at Austin, TX and is buried there. Ernest m.1) Louise Couch and had two daughters, Ernest Kilburn was a Chef, and was married several times. He owned several businesses, throughout the US. His two daughters families are located in the Covington, Ky. and southern Florida areas.

g) Carl Kilburn, b. ?, d. 1986, buried in Kingsport, TN, m. Frances Eversole and had three sons. Carl Kilburn was retired from Pontiac Motors, in Pontiac, MI. His sons and their families live in the area of Pontiac, and Deford, MI.

h) Bessie Kilburn, b. ?, m. 1) John Couch and had nine children, five daughters and four sons, m. 2) John William Bayne, no children. Bessie had eight Children that lived. One died at birth , and is
burried in the Jesse Yooung Cemetary. Bessie now lives at Canyon Lake,Texas. Her children and descendants are located in Perry Co., Ky., Louisiana, Canyon Lake, Texas, Hamilton, and Middletown, Ohio, and Covington, KY.

CHILDREN OF VINA & MACK VANOVER:-

a) Dennis, B.1926, d. at age two weeks and is buried in the Jesse Young Cemetery.

b) Conley, b. 12/19/1927, m. Mildred Benehaney, had three daughters. Conley enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1945, he is retired from the U.S. Air Force. He and his children live in the Charleston, SC. area.

The writer of this information on Jesse Young's Second Family is Albert "Kilburn" Kilbourne, the son of Jesse
Kilburn, and the great grandson of Jesse and Rebecca Shepherd Young. I was raised by my grandmother Vina Young Kilburn Vanover, until the age of thirteen. I have slept in Jesse Young's log home. I have helped my Aunt Zola
Campbell til the soil in Jesse's garden. I have eaten apples from Jesse's trees, cleaned the weeds from Jesse's grave, and attended the Eversole School. I thank God for giving me that opportunity.

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