Anthony W. Young
| Anthony William Young | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 33rd District | |
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In office 1929–1931 | |
| Preceded by | L. W. Jennings |
| Succeeded by | A. O. Kanner |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from St. Lucie County | |
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In office 1921–1925 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Whyte |
| Succeeded by | W. R. Jackson |
| 1st and 5th Mayor of Vero Beach, Florida | |
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In office June 12, 1919 – December 14, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Fred E. King |
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In office December 10, 1935 – December 15, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander MacWilliam, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Wiley F. Cox |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1866[1] Illinois[1] |
| Died |
1948[2] Indian River County, Florida[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Irene D. Young[1] |
| Children | George T. Young |
| Residence | Vero Beach, Florida |
Anthony William Young (1866–1948) was the first mayor of Vero Beach, Florida from June 12, 1919, when the city was first incorporated, to December 14, 1921, and the fifth mayor from December 10, 1935 to December 15, 1937. He was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1921 to 1925, and a member of the Florida Senate from 1929 to 1931. He is considered to be the founder of Indian River County because he was the legislative author of the act which created it by splitting it off from St. Lucie County.
Legacy
- A.W. Young Park on 21st Street in Vero Beach is named for him.
Further reading
References
- 1 2 3 "United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VTHT-9H2: accessed 16 Apr 2013), Anthony W Young, Vero Beach, Election Precinct 6, Indian River, Florida, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 31-10, sheet 2B, family 46, NARA digital publication T627, roll 592.
- 1 2 "Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VVS7-V5R: accessed 16 Apr 2013), Anthony William Young, 1948.
| Preceded by Office established |
Mayor of Vero Beach, Florida June 12, 1919–December 14, 1921 |
Succeeded by Fred E. King |
| Preceded by Richard Whyte |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from St. Lucie County 1921–1925 |
Succeeded by W. R. Jackson |
| Preceded by L. W. Jennings |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 33rd District 1929–1931 |
Succeeded by A. O. Kanner |
| Preceded by Alexander MacWilliam, Sr. |
Mayor of Vero Beach, Florida December 10, 1935–December 15, 1937 |
Succeeded by Wiley F. Cox |
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