20th century American politician
Riley S. Young
In office January 1919 – January 1923Preceded by Lawrence C. Whittet Succeeded by John L. Dahl In office January 1, 1917 – January 1, 1923Preceded by George L. Harrington Succeeded by Frank E. Lawson
Born (1860-09-25 ) September 25, 1860Sharon, Wisconsin , U.S.Died June 28, 1952(1952-06-28) (aged 91)Janesville, Wisconsin , U.S. Resting place Darien Cemetery, Darien, Wisconsin Political party Republican Spouse
Elizabeth Williams
(
m. 1888; died 1931)
Children none
Riley S. Young (September 25, 1860 – June 28, 1952) was an American pharmacist, banker, and Republican politician. He was the 47th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1919–1923) and represented Walworth County .[ 1]
Biography
He was born in Sharon, Wisconsin . He graduated from high school in Delavan, Wisconsin in 1879. On April 11, 1888, he married Elizabeth Williams.[ 2] Young eventually worked for the Hartford Fire Insurance Company .
Young died at the age of 91.[ 3]
Political career
Young was first elected to the Assembly in 1916. He would later be chosen as Speaker for the 1919 and 1921 sessions.[ 4] Previously, he had been Town Clerk of Darien (town), Wisconsin from 1887 to 1894. Young was a Republican .
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