Frederick P. Yenney bio. submitted by Taryn Hopey 11/4/2003 Book: Lymans HISTORY of OLD WALLA WALLA, COLUMBIA, GARFIELD, and Asotin Counties. by. W.D. LYMAN, M.A., Lit.D Illustrated Volume 1 Chicago, The S.J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1918 pages 563-564 BIOGRAPHY of FREDERICK P. YENNEY Frederick P. YENNEY, a retired farmer in Walla Walla, was born in Baden, Germany, February 27, 1852, a son of Frederick and Susanna (SWIGARD) YENNEY, both natives of that country, where they passed their entire live. Frederick P. YENNEY, who is the only son in a family of seven children, and the only one in America, grew to manhood in his native country and there acquired his education. In 1881 he came to the United States and after living for six years in Kankakee county, Illinois removed to Minnesota, where he spent two years. In 1889 he came to Walla Walla county, Washington, but after residing here for one summer went to Lincoln county this state, and purchased a farm, which he operated until 1905. He then retired from active life and removed to Walla Walla, trading his farm in Lincoln county for land in Wall Walla county and now has four hundred and eighty five acres of improved land near Walla Walla. He owns his fine residence at No. 350 South Third street. Mr. YENNEY was married in 1875, in Germany to Miss catharine LAVBER and they have four children, namely; Conrad, John W. and Emil, all of whom are farmers; and Matilda, the wife of George C. RAYMOND, a resident of Fresno, California. Mr. YENNEY is a stanch supporter of the republican party but has never had the time nor inclination to seek office. Both he and his wife hold membership in the German Methodist Episcopal church of Walla Walla.