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History of Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Edited by A. J. Davis
Pub. D. Mason & Co., Syracuse, N.Y. - 1887

         [p. 663-664]
         
         YEANY, JOHN, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., December
       5, 1810. In 1814 his father, JOHN YEANY, a native of Switzer-
       land, came from Lancaster county to what is now Redbank town-
       ship, Clarion county, where the subject of this sketch has 
       made his home ever since. MR. YEANY had little schooling,
       about six months all told, in the subscription schools of his
       day; yet, as we shall see presently, he was able to transact
       business on a large scale. He lived with his father until he
       was twenty-four years old, when into the forest to clear a
       farm for himself. Early in his career he would till his farm
       in the summer and work in the lumber-woods in the winter. Thus
       by close application to business and intiring industry he in
       time accumulated considerable property, which he increased by
       careful investment. Entering into the lumber business he bought
       large quantities of timber, which he sold at a good profit,
       realizing handsomely thereon. His judgment never failed him, 
       and no matter to what he turned his attention, his business
       sagacity enabled him to succeed in his enterprises. Among the
       several branches of business operated by him was the raising,
       buying and selling of cattle. This proved very remunerative
       as conducted by him.
       
         MR. YEANY married Miss ELIZABETH SWARTZ in 1834. Fourteen
       children blessed this union, eight of whom are now living.
       MRS. YEANY died in January, 1874. In June, 1875, MR. YEANY
       married SUSANNA EDDER, by whom he has five children, four
       living. Notwithstanding this large family of children he has
       been generous in aiding each one of them as they started in
       life.
       
         MR. YEANY is a quiet, unassuming citizen. He has never aspired
       to hold office, nor has he thirsted for fame. With a natural
       adaptability for business he has applied himself closely in
       looking after his own affairs, and with a spirit of enterprise
       and energy worthy of imitation he has established himself as
       one of the "solid" citizens of Clarion county.
       
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