Silas D. Young
Silas D. Young was born in Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, September 11, 1837. He is a son of Philip and Keziah Young, who were early settlers of Shelby County. On the 19th day of March, 1856, he married Miss Mary J., daughter of Eli and Margaret Munch. Miss Munch was born in Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, October 4, 1838. Mr. and Mrs. Young settled on his father’s home farm in Franklin Township, and remained one year. March 1, 1857, they moved on the farm near Anna, in Franklin Township, on which they have since resided. They reared a family of four children, daughters. August 18, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, 20th O. V. I., served three years, and was discharged September 21, 1864, and returned home. He was engaged in the battles of Champion Hills, May 16, 1862, battle of Atlanta, and several others. While engaged at Champion Hills, May 16, 1862, he was wounded by a buckshot passing through his nose.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883