George M. Young
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George Morley Young (December 11, 1870 - May 27, 1932) was a U.S. Representative from North Dakota.
Born in Lakelet, Huron County, Ontario, Canada, YoungWhen a boy moved to the United States and settled in St. Charles, Michigan. He attended the public schools. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis in 1894. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Valley City, N.Dak.. He served as member of the board of aldermen in 1898 and 1899. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1900-1902. He served in the State senate 1904-1908 and was president pro tempore during the entire term.
Young was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-third and to the five succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1913, to September 2, 1924, when he resigned to accept a judicial position. He was appointed as a member of the United States Customs Court at New York City in 1924. He served as associate judge until 1932 and as presiding judge until his death in New York City, May 27, 1932. He was interred in Woodbine Cemetery, Valley City, N.Dak.
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| Preceded by Henry Thomas Helgesen |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Dakota's 2nd congressional district 1913 – 1924 |
Succeeded by Thomas Hall |
