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Biography
George Morley Young (December 11, 1870 – May 27, 1932) was a U.S. Representative from North Dakota and a Judge for the United States Customs Court.
Early life and education
Young was born on December 11, 1870, in Lakelet, Ontario. While he was a boy, his family moved to the United States and settled in St. Charles, Michigan. He attended the public schools and received a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1894. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Valley City, North Dakota. He served as member of the board of aldermen for Valley City from 1898 to 1899. He served as member of the State House of Representatives of North Dakota from 1900 to 1902. He served in the North Dakota State Senate from 1904 to 1908 and was President pro Tempore during the entire term.
Congressional service
Young was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-third and to the five succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1913, to September 2, 1924, when he resigned to accept a judicial position.
Federal Judicial Service
On May 19, 1924, President Coolidge nominated Young to serve as a Member of the Board of General Appraisers, to the seat vacated by Eugene Gano Hay. He was confirmed by the Senate on May 23, 1924, and received his commission the following day. On May 28, 1926, he was transferred by operation of law to the newly created United States Customs Court. He served as Chief Judge in 1932 and served upon the court until his death. He was succeeded on the court by Judge William John Keefe.
Death
Young died on May 27, 1932, in New York City. He was interred in Woodbine Cemetery, Valley City, North Dakota.