Cornelius T. Young
Cornelius T. Young | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 9th district | |
In office 1939–1942 | |
Preceded by | James L. Callan |
Succeeded by | Robert Emmet Tehan |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office 1931–1938 | |
Constituency | Old District 1 |
Personal details | |
Born | Cornelius Thomas Young July 28, 1908 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | July 25, 1980 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 71)
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin Law School |
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Employer | Wisconsin Electric (1942–1972) |
Cornelius Thomas Young (July 28, 1908 – July 25, 1980) was a Wisconsin politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1931 to 1938 and the Wisconsin State Senate from 1939 to 1942. He also worked as a lawyer for Wisconsin Electric.
Early life
Cornelius Thomas Young was born on July 28, 1908 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from St. John's Military Academy. He received his law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School in 1931 and practiced law.[2]
Career
Young represented the old 1st District of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1931 to 1938, where he served as speaker in 1933 and 1934.[1][2] He represented the old 9th District of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1939 to 1942.[1][2][3] He was also a delegate to the 1940 Democratic National Convention.
Young was appointed assistant legal counsel for Wisconsin Electric in 1942. He became the utility's legislative spokesperson and vice president in 1955. He retired in 1972.[2]
Death
Young died of cancer on July 25, 1980 at St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Cornelius T. Young". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "Ex-WEPCo head dies". Kenosha News. Kenosha, WI. July 28, 1980. p. 3. Retrieved June 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1940,' Biographical Sketch of Cornelius T. Young, pg. 27
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