John Young (governor)
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John Young (June 12, 1802 – April 23, 1852) was an American politician. He served in the New York State Assembly (1832, 1845–1846), the United States House of Representatives (1836–1837, 1841–1843) and as Governor of New York (1847–1848).
Quick Facts 15th Governor of New York, Lieutenant ...
John Young | |
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15th Governor of New York | |
In office January 1, 1847 – December 31, 1848 | |
Lieutenant | Addison Gardiner Hamilton Fish |
Preceded by | Silas Wright |
Succeeded by | Hamilton Fish |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 30th district | |
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Luther C. Peck |
Succeeded by | William Spring Hubbell |
In office November 9, 1836 – March 3, 1837 | |
Preceded by | Philo C. Fuller |
Succeeded by | Luther C. Peck |
Member of the New York State Assembly from Livingston County | |
In office January 1, 1845 – December 31, 1846 Serving with Harlow W. Wells (1845), William S. Fullerton (1846) | |
Preceded by | Gardner Arnold, Daniel D. Spencer |
Succeeded by | William S. Fullerton, Andrew Sill |
In office January 1, 1832 – December 31, 1832 | |
Preceded by | Jerediah Horsford, James Percival |
Succeeded by | George W. Patterson, Samuel W. Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-06-12)June 12, 1802 Chelsea, Vermont |
Died | April 23, 1852(1852-04-23) (aged 49) New York City, New York |
Resting place | Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, New York |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Ellen Harris |
Children | 4 |
Education | Lima Academy, Lima, New York |
Profession | Attorney Politician |
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