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Josiah T. Young

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Josiah Titus Young (February 25, 1831 – November 11, 1907) was an American newspaper editor and politician.

Born in Johnson County, Indiana, Young moved with his family to Monroe County, Iowa. During the American Civil War, Young served in the 8th Iowa Volunteer 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 and was a Republican. From 1873 to 1879, Young served as Iowa Secretary of State. In 1880, Young served as mayor of Albia, Iowa. Young then served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1890 to 1892. Young died at his house in Albia, Iowa after being in poor health.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ Iowa Legislature-Josiah T. Young
  2. ^ 'A Noble Life Ended,' The Albia Union (Iowa), November 15, 1907, pg. 3