About James Young
Lived 1777 – 1831 (aged 53–54). James Young was a Canadian politician.
James Young (1777 – July 1, 1831) was a farmer and political figure in Upper Canada.
He was born in Nova Scotia in 1777 and settled in Ameliasburgh Township in Upper Canada. In 1808, he was named justice of the peace in the Midland District. He served in the local militia during the War of 1812 and became lieutenant colonel in 1824. He represented Hastings & Ameliasburg in the 6th Parliament of Upper Canada. He died at Carrying Place in 1831.
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Who was James Young?
farmer and political figure in Upper Canada
When was James Young born?
James Young was born in 1777 in Nova Scotia.
When did James Young die?
James Young died on 1 July 1831 in Carrying Place.
What was James Young's occupation?
James Young was a politician.
What nationality was James Young?
James Young was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: James Young (Upper Canada politician)
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