Archibald Miller Young is the father of Margaret Graham Young, married to Andrew McDougal Boyle.
Archibald Miller Young was born on 10 August 1822 to Archibald Miller Young Sr. and Catherine McKillop in Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. He never knew his father, as he died before Archibald was born. The Young and McKillop families were well to do in Scotland. Being raised in a higher class, Archibald’s family was shocked to discover he planned to marry Mary Graham, a servant girl. Mary was responsible for bringing the gospel to Archibald and his family. They were married around 1851, according to some accounts. This doesn’t add up because they had a daughter, Ann, born 24 July 1847. They had thirteen children, all born in Scotland.
When in Scotland, Archibald kept a barbershop and possibly a store, as his sons remember making deliveries for him. Mary Graham was a weaver of curtains and fine laces.
All of their children except Ann immigrated to the United States in November 1873. When she was about 10 years old, Ann had been working for another family in Scotland, and that family loved her and wanted to keep her. When the Young’s refused to give her up, the family she was working for slipped away and took her with them. She was never heard from again.
After Archibald joined the church, some of his family was upset, and tried to convince him otherwise. He received a letter from his Aunt, offering him a large sum of money if he would give up the money. He refused and took his family to Utah. His sister, Mary, claimed the sum of money, reporting that he had died. She came to Salt Lake City with her husband, but soon left the church.
When Archibald and his family moved to Utah, they first lived in Salt Lake City on the block where the Governor’s Mansion and the Dayne’s estate was located. They left Salt Lake in August 1874 and moved to Richfield and joined the United Order. Archibald was away from home a lot because he cared for the sheep as part of the Order. Archibald said of the United Order, “It showed me how a man could love his neighbor as his self. I was glad for it.”
Archibald was a faithful member of the church. He was honest in his dealings, served as a Sunday School missionary, and paid his tithing. One day he came home to tell his wife “the brethren think I should go into polygamy.” His wife replied, “If you want to take another wife, you may take your wife and go.” She then said, “You can have as many sealed to you as you like. I’m not so afraid of the dead ones.” That was the last talk of polygamy.
Archibald was of a less serious nature, never out of patience, and positive in his decisions. He was not anxious for money, loved people (especially youth and children) and enjoyed a good joke.
One night a group of young people had gathered at his home. They began to sing and Archibald said he would give them $5 if they would sing until he told them to stop. They accepted the challenge and began to sing. Well past midnight, they were still singing and his wife ask him to tell them to stop so they could go to sleep. He said, “I’ve no got $5 to pay ‘em. “ She said, “Ah, ya big feel.” Archibald continued to encourage them. “You’re doin’ weel.” Finally, at three o’clock in the morning the boys realized he had no intentions of telling them to stop, so they left.
When Archibald’s son, Archibald Graham Young, left on a mission, Archibald told his daughters he had a strong impression that he would not be here when his son got home. A year later he caught pneumonia. He died 5 February 1896 at 73 years old. He is buried in the Ritchfield Cemetery, plot: A.08.14.01.
When in Scotland, Archibald kept a barbershop and possibly a store, as his sons remember making deliveries for him. Mary Graham was a weaver of curtains and fine laces.
All of their children except Ann immigrated to the United States in November 1873. When she was about 10 years old, Ann had been working for another family in Scotland, and that family loved her and wanted to keep her. When the Young’s refused to give her up, the family she was working for slipped away and took her with them. She was never heard from again.
After Archibald joined the church, some of his family was upset, and tried to convince him otherwise. He received a letter from his Aunt, offering him a large sum of money if he would give up the money. He refused and took his family to Utah. His sister, Mary, claimed the sum of money, reporting that he had died. She came to Salt Lake City with her husband, but soon left the church.
When Archibald and his family moved to Utah, they first lived in Salt Lake City on the block where the Governor’s Mansion and the Dayne’s estate was located. They left Salt Lake in August 1874 and moved to Richfield and joined the United Order. Archibald was away from home a lot because he cared for the sheep as part of the Order. Archibald said of the United Order, “It showed me how a man could love his neighbor as his self. I was glad for it.”
Archibald was a faithful member of the church. He was honest in his dealings, served as a Sunday School missionary, and paid his tithing. One day he came home to tell his wife “the brethren think I should go into polygamy.” His wife replied, “If you want to take another wife, you may take your wife and go.” She then said, “You can have as many sealed to you as you like. I’m not so afraid of the dead ones.” That was the last talk of polygamy.
Archibald was of a less serious nature, never out of patience, and positive in his decisions. He was not anxious for money, loved people (especially youth and children) and enjoyed a good joke.
One night a group of young people had gathered at his home. They began to sing and Archibald said he would give them $5 if they would sing until he told them to stop. They accepted the challenge and began to sing. Well past midnight, they were still singing and his wife ask him to tell them to stop so they could go to sleep. He said, “I’ve no got $5 to pay ‘em. “ She said, “Ah, ya big feel.” Archibald continued to encourage them. “You’re doin’ weel.” Finally, at three o’clock in the morning the boys realized he had no intentions of telling them to stop, so they left.
When Archibald’s son, Archibald Graham Young, left on a mission, Archibald told his daughters he had a strong impression that he would not be here when his son got home. A year later he caught pneumonia. He died 5 February 1896 at 73 years old. He is buried in the Ritchfield Cemetery, plot: A.08.14.01.
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