John Young (governor)

John Young
15th Governor of New York
In office January 1, 1847 – December 31, 1848
Lieutenant	Addison Gardiner Hamilton Fish
Preceded by	Silas Wright
Succeeded by	Hamilton Fish
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 30th district
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843
Preceded by	Luther C. Peck
Succeeded by	William Spring Hubbell
In office November 9, 1836 – March 3, 1837
Preceded by	Philo C. Fuller
Succeeded by	Luther C. Peck
Member of the New York State Assembly from Livingston County
In office January 1, 1845 – December 31, 1846 Serving with Harlow W. Wells (1845), William S. Fullerton (1846)
Preceded by	Gardner Arnold, Daniel D. Spencer
Succeeded by	William S. Fullerton, Andrew Sill
In office January 1, 1832 – December 31, 1832 Serving with George W. Patterson
Preceded by	Jerediah Horsford, James Percival
Succeeded by	George W. Patterson, Samuel W. Smith
Personal details
Born	(1802-06-12)June 12, 1802 Chelsea, Vermont
Died	April 23, 1852(1852-04-23) (aged 49) New York City, New York
Resting place	Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, New York
Political party	Whig
Spouse	Ellen Harris
Children	4
Education	Lima Academy, Lima, New York
Profession	Attorney Politician

John Young (June 12, 1802 – April 23, 1852) was an American politician. He served in the New York State Assembly (1832, 1845–1846), the United States House of Representatives (1836–1837, 1841–1843) and as Governor of New York (1847–1848).