David Young (Louisiana politician)

David Young
Louisiana House of Representatives
In office
1868–1874
Louisiana State Senate
In office
1874–1878
Personal details
BornFebruary 4, 1836
Kentucky
DiedApril 19, 1907(1907-04-19) (aged 71)
New Orleans
Political partyRepublican

David Young (February 4, 1836 – April 19, 1907) was a farmer, businessman, minister and state legislator who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives and the Louisiana State Senate during the Reconstruction era.[1] After the civil war during which he came a free man, he became a prosperous farmer, businessman, politician and minister.[2]

  1. ^ Foner, Eric (1 August 1996). Freedom's Lawmakers: A Directory of Black Officeholders During Reconstruction. LSU Press. p. 237. ISBN 978-0-8071-2082-8. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Concordia Eagle | LSU Libraries". www.lib.lsu.edu. Retrieved 19 November 2022.