Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Young
Photographed by Jean Bickal, April 2007
1. William Young Marker
Born Dec. 5, 1801, in Longnor, Staffordshire, England.
He emigrated to the United States in 1842, but remained only for a short time before returning to his native England, where he started a pottery. When it failed to produce a profit by 1848, he again left England, arriving in Philadelphia. He set up potteries in Camden and South Amboy, and at Greenpoint, Long Island, before removing to Trenton in Oct. 1853 and establishing the Excelsior Pottery. He organized the William Young & Co. pottery in the spring of 1857, where he remained until he retired in 1870. He was the first to produce white earthenware of only American materials. He received a silver medal from the Franklin Institute for his white porcelain hollow-ware and door fixtures in 1854.
Died July 23, 1871, at his home on Brunswick Avenue.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1855.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 13.212′ N, 74° 45.33′ W. Marker was in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It was in Ewing and Carroll. It could
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Jersey and in Greater Princeton. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 400 feet away); Rider College (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Other markers no longer nearby. Ira Wells Wood (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Capt. Joseph A. Yard (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Daniel Budd Bodine (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Dr. John Manners (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Capt. James Olden Paxson (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); William R. McKean (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Sgt. John P. Beech
Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. William Young Marker
More about this marker. This marker is near the corner of the cemetery at South Clinton Avenue and Magowan Street within sight of Magowan Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,280 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
