Spencer Young, born April 15, 1843 in Carroll County, Mississippi. Spencer, along with his cousin Ransom L. Chambers, joined Company C, 3rd Regiment Arkansas Infantry which was raised in Drew County by Captain T.M. Whittington. After the war, Spencer Young donated his uniform and a Confederate flag to the State of Arkansas. These items are reportedly located at the Arkansas state capital. A walking cane used by Spencer Young during his trek back to Arkansas after his discharge as well as the bayonet of his rifle are in the possession of his grandson, Woodrow W. Young of Killeen, Texas. Spencer Young married Margaret Mary Hale (of Bradley County, Arkansas) and moved to Texas shortly after the war where he eventually established a ranch near Killeen.
Spencer Young died October 17, 1924 and is buried in Killeen, Texas.
Spencer Young, born April 15, 1843 in Carroll County, Mississippi. Spencer, along with his cousin Ransom L. Chambers, joined Company C, 3rd Regiment Arkansas Infantry which was raised in Drew County by Captain T.M. Whittington. After the war, Spencer Young donated his uniform and a Confederate flag to the State of Arkansas. These items are reportedly located at the Arkansas state capital. A walking cane used by Spencer Young during his trek back to Arkansas after his discharge as well as the bayonet of his rifle are in the possession of his grandson, Woodrow W. Young of Killeen, Texas. Spencer Young married Margaret Mary Hale (of Bradley County, Arkansas) and moved to Texas shortly after the war where he eventually established a ranch near Killeen.
Spencer Young died October 17, 1924 and is buried in Killeen, Texas.
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