Cornelius T. Young

Cornelius T. Young
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 9th district
In office 1939–1942
Preceded by	James L. Callan
Succeeded by	Robert Emmet Tehan
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office 1931–1938
Constituency	Old District 1
Personal details
Born	Cornelius Thomas Young (1908-07-28)July 28, 1908 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	July 25, 1980(1980-07-25) (aged 71) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin Law School
Occupation	Politician lawyer
Employer	Wisconsin Electric (1942–1972)

Cornelius Thomas Young (July 28, 1908 – July 25, 1980) was a Wisconsin politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1931 to 1938 and the Wisconsin State Senate from 1939 to 1942. He also worked as a lawyer for Wisconsin Electric.

Early life[]

Cornelius Thomas Young was born on July 28, 1908 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.^[1] He graduated from St. John's Military Academy. He received his law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School in 1931 and practiced law.^[2]

Career[]

Young represented the old 1st District of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1931 to 1938, where he served as speaker in 1933 and 1934.^[1][2] He represented the old 9th District of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1939 to 1942.^[1][2][3] He was also a delegate to the 1940 Democratic National Convention.

Young was appointed assistant legal counsel for Wisconsin Electric in 1942. He became the utility's legislative spokesperson and vice president in 1955. He retired in 1972.^[2]

Death[]

Young died of cancer on July 25, 1980 at St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.^[1][2]

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