George Young, Lord Young
1819–1907 (age 88)
Biography
George Young, Lord Young, born in 1819, served with distinction in the political life of Scotland, advocating for thoughtful reform and the welfare of his fellow citizens. His steady leadership and commitment to the Union earned him wide respect and a reputation for dignified service to both the crown and the people.
He rests in St John's Episcopal Churchyard on Princes Street in Edinburgh, where passersby can remember his measured voice and steadfast care for the civic good. His memory remains woven into the story of Scotland’s evolving governance in the nineteenth century.