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John Young 1763–1839
John is part of the documented household in which Brigham Young grew up.
Published research identifies John and Abigail (Nabby) Howe Young as Brigham’s parents and follows the family’s movement from Vermont to New York.
Sources: The Brigham Young Family The next generation, Joseph Young and Elizabeth Hayden, is retained as a provisional research connection until its cited probate and town records are fully assembled.
Sources: VE6.CA family research notes, April 2026 Family connections
Relationships and their evidence A biography and a relationship can have different levels of support. The label on each connection describes that specific claim.
Spouses Spouse
Supported by sources
The published Young family history treats John and Abigail as a household.
Sources: The Brigham Young Family Children Child
Supported by sources
Published historical research identifies John and Abigail as Brigham’s parents.
Sources: The Brigham Young Family Follow the evidence
Sources for this life Scholarly history
Larry C. Porter follows John and Abigail (Nabby) Howe Young’s household and its religious changes.
Research notes
The project’s individual notes, evidence summaries, family imports, and unresolved questions.