The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-23
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
In Memory of Mr. Henry Young, of Sing
Sing, New York.

The decease of this eminent Christian gentleman,
on the 2lst of October last, has already been men
toned in the Central Presbyterian. His relations
to Union Theological Seminary render more ex'
tended notice eminently proper. Unavoidable
causes have postponed it to this time.
Mr.. Young was born December 18th, 1892, il
Tor near Sing Sing, N Y. His early life was spent
there and near Utica, aud then in Troy, N. Y.
With small patrimony he commenced business
in New York, in 1873 The first effort proving
unsuccessful, was followed by another which, pur-
sued for thirty-fve years, laid the foundation Of
the large estate he finally accumulated. He made
his residence in Brooklyn, in 1880. At what time
he became subject of divine grace is unknown,
probably at an early period Of life. But such was
his decided religious character that he was elected
an elder in DIR. Cyrus Mason's church, in Cedar
Street, New York. Upon moving to Brooklyn he
became leading member of DR.. Spencer's church,
and on his return to New York. few years subse-
quentIy, he attached himself to the church of DR..
Alexander with which he continued till about
twenty years since, when he selected Sing Sing as
the residence of his old age Though then retir.
ing from active commercial life, he continued to be
constantly occupied, attending to the management
of his estate. His habits of regular, punctual
prompt and assiduous duty continued through life.
URt within few years past. he was daily in his
office in the city, thirty miles from his residence,
during the usual business hours, never missing a
train, going or returning.
His sound Judgment clear perceptions, frmness
and decision, and indomitsbe energy, with spotess
integrity and excellent habits of business already
named, constituted the sources of his eminent sue
cess, and his character as man of business pre-.
sents model to those who are entering on life.
Mr.. Young s iberality to our Seminary, in which
he endowed Profossorship called the Henry
Young Professorship of Biblical Literature and
Interpretation of the New Testament is known
to the public This act was of his own suggestion,
based indeed on an application made to him to
unite with others in such an endowment. But
after agreeing to do So he determined to make the
endowment himself. His original donation of
upwards of $50, 900, included some public securi.
ties, which proved untrustworthy as sources Of the
income he proposed to ensure and he voluntarily
sent SIS 900 in addition, to effect his object. He
said, Il gave that money to the Lord, and not to
man; and desire that the entire result designed,
shall be attained" This remark was characters.
tic of his motives and plans in his acts of benevo
ence. He did not contribute on an impulse of
transient nature. Objects presented for his atten-
ton were carefully examined in all their bearings,
and when satisfied that they were such as would
prove permanently useful, he made his contribu'
ton. And the objects most favorably regarded,
were those by which he hoped to advance the king
dom and glory of the blessed Saviour" Still he
was never deaf to the calls of suffering poverty;
and was as ready to extend his aid to the young
for an education. On his dying bed,
among his last intelligent acts was donation of
$lO 900 towards extinguishing debt on the church
of Sing Sing. His convictions of the righteous
ness of the Southern cause in the late war were
clear and decided; for Southern people his SYM
pathies strong and to such as were needy they
were practically evinced in numerous instances.
Underlying his upright and exact character as
business man, and his liberality as to pecuniary
was his earnest and decided piety.-