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Charles Alexander Young

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Charles Alexander Young
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Deloraine
In office
1896–1903
Personal details
Born(1856-12-29)December 29, 1856
Saint-Chrysostome, Quebec
DiedSeptember 28, 1928(1928-09-28) (aged 71)
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Charles Alexander Young (December 29, 1856[1] – September 28, 1928[2]) was a grain dealer and political figure in Manitoba, Canada. He represented Deloraine from 1896 to 1903 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.

Background

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Born in St. Chrysostome, Châteauguay County, Canada East,[1] the son of Duncan Young,[2] Charles served as president of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange in 1902.[3]

Young died at home in Winnipeg at the age of 71.[2]

His brother Finlay McNaughton Young, who was a member of the Canadian House of Commons, also served in the Manitoba assembly.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Gemmill, John A (1897). The Canadian parliamentary companion. p. 361. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  2. ^ a b c d "Charles Alexander Young (1855-1928)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  3. ^ "Winnipeg Grain Exchange". Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-11-08.