About James Young
Lived 1841 – 1907 (aged 66). James Young was a Canadian politician.
James Young (May 11, 1841 – July 12, 1907) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Gloucester County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1886 to 1890 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Tracadie, New Brunswick, the son of James Young, a Scottish immigrant, and Anne Ferguson. He was educated in Chatham. In 1867, he married Addie Hubbard. Young served on the county council and was warden in 1879.
His brother Robert also served in the provincial assembly.
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Who was James Young?
merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada
When was James Young born?
James Young was born on 11 May 1841 in Tracadie–Sheila.
When did James Young die?
James Young died on 12 July 1907.
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James Young was a politician.
What nationality was James Young?
James Young was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: James Young (New Brunswick politician)
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