William Porter Young
Year: Circa 1981 – 1986
Style: Traditional
Size: 18 x 24
Description: Maternal grandfather of the artist who raised 18 children in Prairie Du Chien, WI with his wife Caroline. 6 of their children were adopted and they had 12 children of their own. William served in the Union Army for three years during the Civil War and was assigned to K-Company, 43rd Infantry Regiment. The artist named his youngest son, James Young McGovern after William.