Henry Washington Younger facts for kids
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Henry Younger
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Henry Washington Younger
February 22, 1810 |
| Died | July 20, 1862 (aged 52) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Father of the notable Younger outlaws |
| Spouse(s) | Bersheba Leighton Fristoe |
| Children | 14 (see text) |
| Parent(s) | Charles Lee Younger, Sarah Sullivan Purcell |
Henry Washington Younger (born February 22, 1810 – died July 20, 1862) was a businessman. He was also the father of fourteen children. Some of his sons, like Cole, Jim, John, and Bob, later became known as the Younger outlaws. Henry's parents were Charles Lee Younger and Sarah Sullivan Purcell. He married Bersheba Leighton Fristoe around 1830.
Henry Younger's Family and Children
Henry and Bersheba Younger had many children. Here is a list of their fourteen kids:
- Laura Helen Younger (born January 1, 1832)
- Frances Isabelle Younger (born March 1833)
- Martha Ann (Annie) Younger (born January 9, 1835)
- Charles Richard (Dick) Younger (born about 1838, died August 17, 1860)
- Mary Josephine Younger (born about 1840)
- Caroline (Duck) Younger (born about 1842)
- Thomas Coleman (Cole) Younger (born January 15, 1844)
- Sarah Ann (Sally) Younger (born September 2, 1846)
- James Hardin (Jim) Younger (born January 15, 1848)
- Alphae Younger (born about 1850, died about 1852)
- John Harrison Younger (born about 1851)
- Emily J. Younger (born about 1852)
- Robert Ewing (Bob) Younger (born October 29, 1853)
- Henrietta (Retta) Younger (born January 9, 1857)
Life in Harrisonville
The Younger family moved to Harrisonville in 1857. In 1859, Henry Younger became the second mayor of the city. Being a mayor means he was a leader in the town. He helped manage the city's affairs.
A Tragic Event
Henry Younger was a businessman. He often carried money for his work. Sadly, he was robbed many times. This made his son Cole very upset. Cole felt his father should fight back.
On July 20, 1862, Henry was on a business trip. He was going to Kansas City. He had $1,500 with him, which was a lot of money back then. About a mile south of Westport, he was attacked. He was shot three times and died.
It was later found that the killing was not just a robbery. It was connected to the political tensions of the time. The family was worried that Union soldiers might disturb his grave. So, they buried him in a secret, unknown location.
