Merritt Young, son of John Losey Young and Maria L. (Francisco) Young, born 31 July 1850 in Sandusky, Ohio. Traveled with and served as treasurer for Barnum & Bailey show for many years and was a close and trusted companion of James A. Bailey. Died in Chicago on 16 June 1897 of typhoid fever at age 46. Buried in Oakland cemetery in Sandusky. Several news articles detail visits of Barnum & Bailey and Buffalo Bill shows to Merritt Young's grave site to play music and leave lavish flowers.
[Note: Middle initials F and T have both been cited in news articles for Merritt Young. The Cook County, Illinois Death Index lists him as "Merritt F Young", and his census records show F as his middle initial].
[Note: Middle initials F and T have both been cited in news articles for Merritt Young. The Cook County, Illinois Death Index lists him as "Merritt F Young", and his census records show F as his middle initial].
Merritt Young, son of John Losey Young and Maria L. (Francisco) Young, born 31 July 1850 in Sandusky, Ohio. Traveled with and served as treasurer for Barnum & Bailey show for many years and was a close and trusted companion of James A. Bailey. Died in Chicago on 16 June 1897 of typhoid fever at age 46. Buried in Oakland cemetery in Sandusky. Several news articles detail visits of Barnum & Bailey and Buffalo Bill shows to Merritt Young's grave site to play music and leave lavish flowers.
[Note: Middle initials F and T have both been cited in news articles for Merritt Young. The Cook County, Illinois Death Index lists him as "Merritt F Young", and his census records show F as his middle initial].
[Note: Middle initials F and T have both been cited in news articles for Merritt Young. The Cook County, Illinois Death Index lists him as "Merritt F Young", and his census records show F as his middle initial].
Inscription
MFY initials on both large monument and small flat marker could refer to either Merritt F Young or his mother, Maria Francisco Young. The Francisco side of the monument bears the initials of Maria Franciso's brother, George Jacob Francisco. Merritt and George both preceded Maria in death and I believe the large monument is their memorial.
Family Members
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