Anthony W. Young

Anthony William Young
Member of the Florida Senate from the 33rd District
In office 1929–1931
Preceded by	L. W. Jennings
Succeeded by	A. O. Kanner
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from St. Lucie County
In office 1921–1925
Preceded by	Richard Whyte
Succeeded by	W. R. Jackson
1st and 5th Mayor of Vero Beach, Florida
In office June 12, 1919 – December 14, 1921
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Fred E. King
In office December 10, 1935 – December 15, 1937
Preceded by	Alexander MacWilliam, Sr.
Succeeded by	Wiley F. Cox
Personal details
Born	1866[1] Illinois[1]
Died	1948[2] Indian River County, Florida[2]
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Irene D. Young[1]
Children	George T. Young
Residence	Vero Beach, Florida

Anthony William Young (1866–1948) was the first mayor of Vero Beach, Florida from June 12, 1919, when the city was first incorporated, to December 14, 1921, and the fifth mayor from December 10, 1935 to December 15, 1937. He was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1921 to 1925, and a member of the Florida Senate from 1929 to 1931. He is considered to be the founder of Indian River County because he was the legislative author of the act which created it by splitting it off from St. Lucie County.

Legacy

• A.W. Young Park on 21st Street in Vero Beach is named for him.

Further reading

• TCPalm - A.W. 'Uncle Tony' Young behind county's formation

References

1. "United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VTHT-9H2: accessed 16 Apr 2013), Anthony W Young, Vero Beach, Election Precinct 6, Indian River, Florida, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 31-10, sheet 2B, family 46, NARA digital publication T627, roll 592.
2. "Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VVS7-V5R: accessed 16 Apr 2013), Anthony William Young, 1948.