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James Rankin Young

James Rankin Young served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1897-1903).

  • Republican
  • Pennsylvania
  • District 4
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Pennsylvania

Representing constituents across the Pennsylvania delegation.

District District 4

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1897-1903

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

James Rankin Young served as a Representative from Pennsylvania in the United States Congress from 1897 to 1903. A member of the Republican Party, James Rankin Young contributed to the legislative process during 3 terms in office.

James Rankin Young’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, James Rankin Young participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

James Rankin Young (March 10, 1847 – December 18, 1924) was an American newspaperman and Civil War veteran who served three terms as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1897 to 1903. He was the younger brother of fellow journalist John Russell Young.

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