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 byEd Wright
Succeeded byJohn A. T. Hull
Personal details
Born
Josiah Titus Young

February 25, 1831
Johnson County, Indiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 1907 (aged 76)
Albia, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Military service
AllegianceUnion Army
Unit8th Iowa Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Early life

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Born 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

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During 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

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Young died at his home in Albia, Iowa.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Monroe County Biographies". iagenweb.org. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  2. ^ Iowa Legislature-Josiah T. Young