Background
Young, John Andrew was born on November 10, 1916 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Son of Phillip Marvin and Katherine Julia Young.
United States representative lawyer politician
Young, John Andrew was born on November 10, 1916 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Son of Phillip Marvin and Katherine Julia Young.
Bachelor, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas, 1938. Doctor of Laws, 1961. Student, Texas University School Law, 1939—1941.
He earned his B.A. at St. Edward's University in 1937 and his L.L.B from the University of Texas School of Law in 1940. After starting his career as a lawyer, he served in the United States Navy from 1941 to 1945. Young served as a lawyer for Nueces County, Texas in various positions, as assistant county attorney in 1946, assistant district attorney from 1947 to 1950, county attorney from 1951 to 1952 and county judge from 1953 to 1956.
He ran successfully as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1956, defeating incumbent John J. Bell in the primary election and winning the general election. He took seat in 1957 and was reelected ten times. Young was married with five children at the time.
The scandal caused his defeat to Joseph P. Wyatt, Jr. in the primary election in 1978 and he left office in 1979. Afterwards, he worked as a consultant until his death on January 22, 2002. He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Served to Lieutenant commander United States Navy, 1941-1945. Member American Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Maritime Law Association of the United States, Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce (plaques 1965, 76), Delta Theta Phi. Clubs: Chesapeake Country, (Lusby, Maryland.), Old Dominion Yacht (Alexandria, Virginia), National Democratic (Washington).
Lodges: Knights of Columbus, Elks, Eagles, Moose, Veterans of Foreign Wars, DAV, American Legion.
Married Jane Fife Gallier, January 21, 1950 (deceased 1977). Children: Gaffney, Nancy, John, Robert, Patty.