Author talk:Simon Milton Yenn
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"The Diocese of Fort Wayne, 1857-September 1907; a book of historical reference, 1669-1907" by Alerding, Herman Joseph: [vol. I, p. 196]: THE REV. SIMON M. YENN. He was born at South Bend, Indiana, on August 23, 1863. He made his classical course in the Canisius' College at Buffalo, New York. He began and completed his philosophical and theological course at the Propaganda in Rome, Italy. He was ordained priest in Rome by Archbishop Lenti, on April 20, 1889. He was pastor of Goshen, from August 1, 1889, till February 1, 1900. Pastor of Arcola and the mission Pierceton, from February 1, 1900 till March 1, 1901. Pastor of Plymouth, from March 1, 1901 till July 1, 1905. Chancellor of the diocese of Fort Wayne since July 1, 1905. He is also the Secretary of the Bishop's Council, of the Matrimonial Court and the Diocesan Director of Gregorian Chant.
[vol II (1941), p.433]: Date of death: Yenn, S. M Fort Wayne January 24, 1938