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Andrew Youtsey Obituary

 

The Kentucky Post, September 9, 1910
 

HENRY YOUTSEY's FATHER DIED OF HEART TROUBLE

Andrew J Youtsey, father of Henry Youtsey, who is serving a life term in the Frankfort Penitentiary for the killing of Governor Goebel, died this morning at Speers Hospital.  The deceased was 73 years old and a lifelong resident of Campbell Co.  He was prominent in politics some years ago and held the offices of Assessor and Magistrate.

The funeral will take place Monday from the Youtsey homestead in Cold Springs.  The only surviving member of his family is his son Henry.  Heart trouble and dropsy were the causes of death.
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The Kentucky Post, September 19, 1910

YOUTSEY NOT TO ATTEND FUNERAL OF HIS FATHER

Word received from Frankfort to the effect that Henry E Youtsey who is serving a life term for the alleged assassination of Governal Goebel, will not be permitted to attend the funeral of his father, Andrew Youtsey, whose death occurred yesterday at Speer's Hospital. 

Youstsey upon learning of his father's death, asked permission of the Prison Commission to attend the funeral.  The commission declined to give permission, as they said the law gave them no power to do so except under order of court.

 

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