William YOUNGER

Background

YOUNGER, William was born on June 28, 1802. Son of late W. Younger, Auchen Castle, Dumfries.

Career

Formerly Lieutenant 10th Lancers. Major Sherwood Rangers Imperial Yeomanry. Contested Orkney and Shetland, 1892.

Member of Parliament (Conservative) Stamford, Lincolnshire, 1906.

Member of Parliament (Liberal) Peebles and Selkirks, since 1910. Justice of the Peace.

Politics

Conservative.

Membership

Clubs: Naval and Military, Boodle’s, Orleans. New, Edinburgh.

Connections

Spouse 1888, Helen Caroline, daughter of Colonel Sir Robert Gunter, 1st Baronet., Member of Parliament

Father:

West. Younger

Spouse:

Helen Caroline