Death of Levi Young

Another pioneer of this community has been removed from our midst by the cold hand of death, and the homes of a large circle of relatives are in mourning over the departure of a dear, good old man. It is with sorrow that we are called upon to announce the death of Mr. Levi Young, which occurred at noon on Wednesday last at his home in this city, after having been confined to his bed about two months, death resulting from a cancer in the throat.

The deceased was born near Boonsboro, Washington county, Maryland, Nov. 11th, 1826. He came to Miami county, Ohio, in 1845. He was united in marriage to Marie Shroyer, February 10th, 1848, and to this union were born 8 children -- 6 sons and 2 daughters, 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Two sons and one daughter have preceded him to the great beyond.

In March, 1853, he moved his family to Shelby county, Ohio, and resided there until the 18th of October, 1888, when he moved to Deshler. He united with the United Brethren church in 1855 and was a faithful member for a number of years and then joined the German Baptist church and remained a member of that church until his death, Nov. 26, 1903, aged 77 years and 15 days.

The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. David Lytle, and the remains were laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery.

Mr. Young was a most estimable citizen, kindhearted, obliging, and always had a kind word for everybody he met. It it could be possible for one to die without an enemy, we believe he was one of them, and his place as a citizen among us will be hard to fill.