Johnny Young (politician)
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Charles Frank Ross "Johnny" Young (September 1, 1931 – March 7, 1990) was a businessperson and political figure on Prince Edward Island
. He represented 1st Kings
in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
from 1978 to 1990 as a Liberal
.
He was born in Red Point, Prince Edward Island, the son of Major Ralph Young and Nellie Mossey, and was educated on the island. He worked in Montague
and Toronto
. In 1952, Young returned to Red Point, where he operated a service station and was a farm equipment dealer. In 1953, he married Helen MacLean. Young also operated a restaurant and motel. He served in the province's Executive Council as Minister of Education from 1986 to 1989. Young died in office from cancer at Red Point at the age of 58.
His son Ross
was elected to represent 1st Kings in the by-election held following his death.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
. He represented 1st Kings
1st Kings
1st Kings was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1993.The district comprised the easternmost portion of Kings County....
in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
from 1978 to 1990 as a Liberal
Prince Edward Island Liberal Party
The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister...
.
He was born in Red Point, Prince Edward Island, the son of Major Ralph Young and Nellie Mossey, and was educated on the island. He worked in Montague
Montague, Prince Edward Island
Montague is a Canadian town and the largest population centre in Kings County, Prince Edward Island.The town straddles the Montague River which is the dividing line between the townships of Lot 52 and Lot 59. The town functions as a regional service centre for a rural population of 20,000...
and Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. In 1952, Young returned to Red Point, where he operated a service station and was a farm equipment dealer. In 1953, he married Helen MacLean. Young also operated a restaurant and motel. He served in the province's Executive Council as Minister of Education from 1986 to 1989. Young died in office from cancer at Red Point at the age of 58.
His son Ross
Ross Young (politician)
Ross Young is a financial advisor and former political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1991 to 1996 as a Liberal....
was elected to represent 1st Kings in the by-election held following his death.