Emor Young was born 18 March, 1823, probably in Rhode Island. He married Martha P. Gleason, probably in Connecticut. They had two sons, Edgar M., born August 1847 and Frederick E., born December 1850. Prior to enlisting in the 7th Rhode Island Infantry Regiment in September, 1862, he was involved in various occupations including mule skinning and lumbering. Enlisting as a private, he served primarily as a cook and baker in Company C. During the Battle of Petersburg, Va. in July, 1864, he served in a military hospital in City Point, Va., for several weeks. Upon being mustered out in 1865, he returned to Rhode Island where he died 20 November, 1869. He is buried in Chepachet, Providence County, Rhode Island.
From the description of Emor Young Letters, 1862-1883. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 294860105
