He was born in Bath County, Kentucky and attended the common schools.
In post-war years he was high sheriff of Bath County.
Later he became clerk of the court and public register for Bath County.
The slayings were the first homicides in Bath County since 1983.
His family moved early in his life to Bath County.
Elsewhere in Bath County, some houses have yet to see a flush toilet.
Bath County is one of the few counties in Virginia without a traffic signal.
Young was elected judge of the quarterly court of Bath County in 1858 and served four years.
He again served as judge of the quarterly court of Bath County 1890-1895.
From 1962 to 1964, Bath County was added.