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Young, William B. (Sheep rancher)

 Person

Found in 1 Record:

William B. Young journal

 Collection — Folder 1
Call Number: RH MS P958
Overview

Homemade journal of Franklin County, Kansas resident William B. Young. Young and his brother "Ed" held a sheep ranch to the south of Minneoloa. The journal details business expenses from April to June 1864, along with weather conditions and daily happenings of the ranch. Young travels to trade in nearby towns Lawrence, Leavenworth, Prairie City, and Peoria, noting the exchanges in his journal.

Dates: April 19, 1865 - June 30, 1865