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Younger Family History |
| The Henry Washington Younger
family moved to Cass County in 1858 from Jackson County. Younger
established a livery, blacksmith shop and dry goods store on the
Harrisonville Square. He also operated his federal mail route from
Harrisonville. In 1859 he was elected Mayor, serving for one year.
The outbreak of the Civil War brought the war to the family's
doorstep. The Harrisonville businesses were plundered by Jennison's
Jayhawks in July, 1861. His oldest son Coleman Younger took to the brush
following an incident at the Mockbee Home with federal Captain Irvin
Walley. The next summer, July 1862, Walley murdered H. W. Younger. His
body was buried in secret. Younger's widow, Bursheba, was subsequently
burned out of several homes, and the family left the county as a result of
Order No. 11 in September, 1863. They never returned to live in Cass
County as a family.
The Burnt District Museum and Archives holds much history of the
family. Three murals on the Harrisonville Square depict incidents from
their history. We invite you to visit soon and explore the resources. |
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Those interested in researching Younger family
history may contact the Friends
of the Youngers at friendsoftheyoungers@gmail.com
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