Cambridge in Waterloo Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Honourable James Young 1835-1913

Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 28, 2023

1. The Honourable James Young 1835-1913 Marker

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The Honourable James Young 1835-1913
Born in Galt, Young was educated locally, and from 1853 to 1863 was editor and publisher of the Dumfries Reformer. From 1867 to 1878 he represented South Waterloo in the Canadian Parliament, and from 1879 to 1886 was the member for North Brant in the Ontario Legislature. Appointed provincial treasurer in 1883, he was compelled by illness to resign the post four months later, though he remained a member until 1886. A frequent speaker and writer on commercial affairs, Young was also a noted local historian. He published a number of books, including Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfrie and Public Men and Public Life in Canada.

Ontario Heritage Trust, an agency of the Government of Ontario

L'Honorable James Young, 1835-1913
Né à Galt, James Young fut éduqué dans la localité. Entre 1853 et 1863, il fut le rédacteur et l'éditeur du Dumfries Reformer. Il représenta, de 1867 à 1878 la circonscription de Waterloo Sud au Parlement canadien et il siégea comme député provincial de la circonscription

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de Brant Nord à l'Assemblée législative de l'Ontario, de 1879 à 1886. Nommé trésorier provincial en 1883, il dut démissionner de son poste quatre mois plus tard, en raison d'une maladie, mais continua de siéger comme député jusqu'en 1886. Il prononça souvent des discours sur les affaires commerciales et écrivit beaucoup sur le sujet. C'était également un spécialiste connu de l'histoire locale. Il publia de nombreux ouvrages, dont Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries et Public Men and Public Life in Canada.

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Erected by Ontario Heritage Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 43° 21.55′ N, 80° 18.988′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Ontario, in Waterloo Region. Marker is at the intersection of Queen’s Square and Melville Street north, on the right when traveling west on Queen’s Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge ON N1S 1H4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Main Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Galt Post Office/ L’Ancien Bureau de Poste de Galt

Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 28, 2023

2. The Honourable James Young 1835-1913 Marker

(about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service Monument (about 120 meters away); Galt City Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Grand River/‘O:se Kenhionháta:tie/La Rivière Grand (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Black Bridge Road Bridge (approx. 10.3 kilometers away); The Huron Road (approx. 10.8 kilometers away); Waterloo Historical Society (approx. 10.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

Also see . . . Dictionary of Canadian Biography - Young, James. <blockquote>In 1834 John and Janet Young emigrated from Scotland to Galt, where they found work with William Dickson – James Young was born in his house – and later kept a hotel. Educated privately and at local schools, James in his youth had two main ambitions: to be an accomplished orator and a good writer. (Submitted on August 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 28, 2023

3. The Honourable James Young 1835-1913 Marker

The Honourable James Young ca 1900 image. Click for full size.

circa 1900

4. The Honourable James Young ca 1900

Source: Kitchener Public Library

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.