Thomas N. Young, born in Augusta Co., Va., January 23, 1817, removed in 1833 from Oho to this county with his father, 
who settled about 1-1/2 miles west of the town of Boston, where P. Shidler now resides.  Tomas commenced teaching school 
at the age of 18, and was engaged alternately in teaching and farming for a number of years.  He married Mary Beard, a 
daughter of Peter Beard, of Boston, and in 1848 removed to Richmond, and engaged in the grocery business, but returned to 
his farm in Boston in 1849.  In 1851, he returned to Richmond, and resumed the grocery and provision traade, in which he 
still continutes.  He was for several years a member of the city council; and in May, 1867, was elected mayor, which 
office he filled acceptably for the regular term of two years.  He had six children, besides one who died in infancy, 
namely: Augustus B., a practicing lawyer in Richmond; Charles W. and George F., partners of their father in trade; Peter 
W.; Mary V., and Dora B.

"History of Wayne County, Indiana" by Andrew W. Young. pub 1872.. 1872. Page 440.