Guide to the George H. Young Diaries

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Title: George H. Young Diaries

Creator: Young, George H.

Identifier/Call Number: SC.GYD

Extent: 0.84 linear feet

Date (inclusive): 1861-1886

Abstract: George H. Young was a U.S. Civil War volunteer, and relative of Amos C. Young. Following the war, he migrated to and settled in Yuba County, California. The diaries he authored document his time fighting in the Civil War, and the years immediately following the war, including his westward travel and settlement in Yuba County.

Language of Material: English

Biographical Information:

George H. Young was a US Civil War volunteer, and relative of Amos C. Young. Following the war, he migrated to and settled in Yuba County, California.

Scope and Contents

The George H. Young Diaries document Young's time fighting in the Civil War, and the years immediately following the war, including his westward travel and settlement in Yuba County.

Electronic Format:

Digital reproductions of items in this collection are available electronically as a part of the Civil War Narratives project.

Related Material

Amos C. Young Collection

Conditions Governing Access:

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use:

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Box 1, Item 1

Diary, 1861