Dr. John R. Young was born in Oswego Co. in 1841. A Civil War veteran he came to liverpool in 1873 and practiced medicine here for over 40 years. He was active in many aspects of village life. Dr. Young was past commander and organizer of the local G.A.R. post, an active church worker, organizer of the Liverpool Business Men's Association and President of the Division of Sons of Temperance, to name but a few of his community involvements. His name and office still stand at 419 First St.
His civil war record was extensive. He fought in the following battles:
Falmouth, Rappahannock Station, Warrenton Springs, Gainesville, Grovetown, 2nd Bull Run , Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. At the 2nd Battle of Bull Run he was shot in the head, the ball remaining for four days. He also received one ball in the shoulder, two through his left arm, a ball in the left leg and a fractured foot, The ball remained in his leg for eighteen days and resulted in an open wound for two years. He was mustered out at Elmira, N.Y. on June 27,1863.
He died in LIverpool on March 15, 1912. After suffering a stroke on Christmas Day 1911. The role he played in the community is eloquently summed up in the final paragraph of his obituary:
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