Sacramento County
Biographies
CHARLES J. YOUNG
The possession of versatile ability is
indicated by the different enterprises that have engaged the attention of
Charles J. Young since he entered the field of practical commercial activities.
It is the proud claim of California that no commonwealth can surpass our own
state in the enterprise, energy and intelligence manifested by native-born
sons, and such a list if complete could not fail to include the name of Charles
J. Young, now of Sacramento, but formerly a citizen of San Francisco. The
title of colonel is frequently bestowed upon him by acquaintances and comes
from the fact that he held the rank of lieutenant-colonel on the staff of the
commander-in-chief, having been promoted to that commission from a captaincy in
the National Guard.
A lifelong identification with California,
dating back to his birth at San Francisco May 23, 1866, into the home of David
and Josephine Young, gives to Charles J. Young a profound knowledge of the
state, a thorough acquaintance with its resources, a loyal devotion to its
prosperity and an earnest desire to advance its interests. After he had
attended the grammar and high schools between the ages of six and seventeen
years, he began to make his own way in the business world. At first he
found employment with Hill & Kilgore, stock brokers of San Francisco, and
he acted as their cashier and bookkeeper until 1884 when he embarked in the
commission business for himself. Notwithstanding his youth he was quite
successful in the venture. From 1889 until 1892 he held a responsible position
as receiving teller with the Tallant Banking Company
and in that important post he proved his possession of fine mental endowments.
An attractive offer came to Mr. Young in
1892, which took him away from San Francisco and caused him to make his
headquarters at Grass Valley, this state, where he acted as assistant secretary
of the Union Hill group of mines until 1900, and in 1902 he accepted a position
as cashier in the bank of Weisbein Bros. After
filling this responsible post for two years he resigned during 1904 in order to
become manager of the Consumers' Ice & Cold Storage Company at Sacramento.
The position he now holds, far from being a mere sinecure, entails greater
duties than many would suppose, yet every detail has been guarded by his
careful oversight, every step of progress has been made with sagacity and every
plan has been developed with cautious judgment, thus securing for the company
the greatest possible results, while at the same time giving to the resident
manager a high reputation for business judgment and far-seeing discrimination.
So closely has his attention been given to business affairs that he has had no
leisure for participation in public affairs and gives no time to politics aside
from voting a Republican ticket at all elections. The
attractive home which he has established in Sacramento is presided over by Mrs.
Young, a lady of culture and gracious hospitality, and a native Californian,
born in Grass Valley, who prior to her marriage in January of 1900 made her
home there. Both hold a high position in the social circles of the capital city
and there residence here is regarded as a distinct advantage to the influences
contributory to the general welfare.
Transcribed by Sally Kaleta.
Source: Willis,
William L., History of Sacramento County,
California, Pages 811-812. Historic
Record Company,
© 2006 Sally Kaleta.