Josiah Titus Young (February 25, 1831 – November 11, 1907) was an American politician, lawyer and newspaper editor.
Josiah Young | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office 1890–1892 | |
| 7th Secretary of State of Iowa | |
| In office 1873–1879 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Wright |
| Succeeded by | John A. T. Hull |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Josiah Titus Young February 25, 1831 Johnson County, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 1907 (aged 76) Albia, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Union Army |
| Unit | 8th Iowa Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Early life
editBorn in Johnson County, Indiana, Young moved with his family to Monroe County, Iowa. Raised on a farm, Young attended school in Warren County, Illinois.
Career
editDuring the American Civil War, Young served in the 8th Iowa Infantry Regiment. Young was the editor and publisher of The Monroe County Sentinel and The Albia Union newspapers. He also was a lawyer. Young served as clerk for the Monroe County District Court as a Republican. From 1873 to 1879, Young served as secretary of state of Iowa. In 1880, Young served as mayor of Albia, Iowa. Young then served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1890 to 1892.[1]
Personal life
editYoung died at his home in Albia, Iowa.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Monroe County Biographies". iagenweb.org. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ^ Iowa Legislature-Josiah T. Young
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