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George U. Young | |
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| 15th Secretary of Arizona Territory | |
| In office May 1, 1909 – February 12, 1912 | |
| Nominated by | William Howard Taft |
| Preceded by | John H. Page |
| Succeeded by | Sidney P. Osborn (as the Secretary of State of Arizona) |
| 28th Mayor of Phoenix | |
| In office April 7, 1914 – May 1, 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd B. Christy |
| Succeeded by | Peter Corpstein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1867 Hamburg, Clark County, Indiana |
| Died | November 26, 1926 (aged 59) Derby Mine near Prescott, Arizona |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican Progressive |
| Spouse |
Ellen M. Smith (m. 1900) |
George Ulysses Young (February 10, 1867 – November 26, 1926) was an American businessman and politician. Active initially in journalism, he redirected his business interests to the expansion of railroads and the promotion of mining. Politically he served as Secretary of Arizona Territory and as Mayor of Phoenix.