George U. Young

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George U. Young
15th Secretary of Arizona Territory
In office May 1, 1909 – February 12, 1912
Nominated by	William Howard Taft
Preceded by	John H. Page
Succeeded by	Sidney P. Osborn (as the Secretary of State of Arizona)
28th Mayor of Phoenix
In office April 7, 1914 – May 1, 1916
Preceded by	Lloyd B. Christy
Succeeded by	Peter Corpstein
Personal details
Born	(1867-02-10)February 10, 1867 Hamburg, Clark County, Indiana
Died	November 26, 1926(1926-11-26) (aged 59) Derby Mine near Prescott, Arizona
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican Progressive
Spouse	Ellen M. Smith ​ (m. 1900)​

George Ulysses Young (February 10, 1867 – November 26, 1926) was an American businessman and politician. Active initially in journalism, he redirected his business interests to the expansion of railroads and the promotion of mining. Politically he served as Secretary of Arizona Territory and as Mayor of Phoenix.