William Albin Young (May 17, 1860 – March 12, 1928) was an American politician and businessman from

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. Young was twice elected to the

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, though his election was successfully contested each time by Richard A. Wise, who then claimed the seat.

Early life and career

Born in

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, Young attended public schools and St. Mary's Academy in

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. He studied law, but abandoned it before obtaining a license and devoted himself to mercantile pursuits. He subsequently served as clerk of the circuit and corporation courts of the city of Norfolk for six years.

Politics and later life

In 1892, Young served as delegate to the

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. He was the Democratic candidate for the 1896 election to the U.S. House of Representatives for the second district. Having won the election, Young presented credentials as a member-elect to the Fifty-fifth Congress and served from March 4, 1897, to April 26, 1898. Young was succeeded by Richard A. Wise, who successfully contested the election and took over the seat. Young stood for election again in 1898, and again appeared to win the election. Accordingly, he presented credentials as a member-elect to the Fifty-sixth Congress. Young served from March 4, 1899, to March 12, 1900, when he was again succeeded by Richard A. Wise, who successfully contested the 1898 election as well. Young engaged in the real estate business at Norfolk, where he died March 12, 1928. He was interred in St. Mary's Cemetery.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Young, William Albin 1860 births 1928 deaths Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia Politicians from Norfolk, Virginia