Young, William H., 1817-1904
Person
Biography
William H. Young was born in Troy, New York, in 1817. He owned and operated a book and stationery buisness in Troy with a succession of partners, and served in a variety of leadership positions in the local community. He was active in the Troy Young Men's Association, served on the Board of School Commissioners, and held elective office on the city's Common Council. Young was a director of the Mutual National Bank, the Troy and Albia Horse Railroad Company, and the Troy Citizens' Gas Light Company. He also served as a trustee of Troy Business College and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he held the position of treasurer from 1850 to 1901.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William H. Young memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: 0-48
Content Description
This small collection contains an autograph book with signatures collected by William H. Young, circa 1833 to 1892; one page of autographs from on board the U.S. steam frigate Niagara in 1857; and a memorial resolution from the RPI Board of Trustees following Young’s death in 1904.Also included is Young's personal copy of Henry B. Nason's Biographical Record of the Officers and Graduates of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which was published by Young in 1887. The book is...
Dates:
1833-1904