George Morley Young (December 11, 1870 – May 27, 1932) was a

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from

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and a judge of the

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Early life and education

Young was born on December 11, 1870, in Lakelet,

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. While he was a boy, his family moved to the United States and settled in St. Charles,

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. He attended the public schools and received a

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degree from the

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in 1894. He was

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the same year and commenced practice in Valley City,

. He served as member of the board of aldermen for Valley City from 1898 to 1899. He served as member of the

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from 1900 to 1902. He served in the

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from 1904 to 1908 and was President pro Tempore during the entire term.

Congressional service

Young was elected as a

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to the

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of the 63rd United States Congress and to the five succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1913, to September 2, 1924, when he resigned to accept a judicial position.

Federal Judicial Service

Young was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge on May 19, 1924, to serve as a Member of the

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, to the seat vacated by Member

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. He was confirmed by the

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on May 23, 1924, and received his commission on May 24, 1924. Young was reassigned by

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to serve as an Associate Justice (Judge from June 17, 1930) of the

on May 28, 1926, to a new seat authorized by 44 Stat. 669. He served as Presiding Judge in 1932. His service terminated on May 27, 1932, due to his death in

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, New York. He was succeeded by Judge

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. He was interred in Woodbine Cemetery in Valley City.

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