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Bennett H. Young

1843 – 1919

Confederate Army officer

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Lived 1843 – 1919 (aged 75). Bennett H. Young was an American lawyer.

Bennett Henderson Young (May 25, 1843 – February 23, 1919) was a commanding officer, lawyer, administrator, and author. As a Confederate officer during the American Civil War he led forces in the St. Albans Raid (October 19, 1864). After the war, he worked as a lawyer and author.

Early life Young was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky, on May 25, 1843, to Robert Young and Josephine Henderson. He was 17 years old when he enlisted as a private in the Confederate 8th Kentucky Cavalry. This unit became a part of John Hunt Morgan's cavalry command.

In 1876, Young was selected by Governor James B. McCreary to represent Kentucky at the Paris Exposition of 1878.

In 1899, Young represented a formerly enslaved person, George Dinning, in a case against the Ku Klux Klan.

Between 1890 and 1908, Young helped create the Louisville Free Public Library.

In 1913, Young was elected commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans, which he held until his retirement in 1916, where he was made "honorary commander-in-chief for life." He was buried at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville.

The railroad bridge over the Kentucky River at Tyrone, Kentucky was named Young's High Bridge for him, and Youngstown, Kentucky was also named for him.

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University of Edinburgh, Queen's University of Ireland
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Bennett Henderson Young

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bennett H. Young?

Confederate Army officer

When was Bennett H. Young born?

Bennett H. Young was born on 25 May 1843 in Nicholasville.

When did Bennett H. Young die?

Bennett H. Young died on 23 February 1919 in Louisville.

What was Bennett H. Young's occupation?

Bennett H. Young was a lawyer.

What nationality was Bennett H. Young?

Bennett H. Young was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bennett H. Young

· Wikidata: Q4889693

· DBpedia: Bennett H. Young

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