James Young (Canadian politician)

James Young
Ontario MPP
In office
1879–1886
Preceded byHugh Finlayson
Succeeded byWilliam Bruce Wood
ConstituencyBrant North
Member of Parliament
for Waterloo South
In office
1867–1878
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded bySamuel Merner
Personal details
Born(1835-05-24)May 24, 1835
Galt, Upper Canada
DiedJanuary 29, 1913(1913-01-29) (aged 77)
Galt, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse
Margaret McNaught
(m. 1858)
OccupationBusinessman

James Young (May 24, 1835 – January 29, 1913) was an Ontario businessman, journalist and politician. He represented Waterloo South in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1878.