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James M. Young was a state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Panola County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1878 and 1879.

In 1884 he was accused of shooting Alfred Fields. In 1885, Fields was accused of attempting to bribe Young.

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era

References

1. "James M. Young – Against All Odds". Retrieved January 13, 2024.
2. "Panola Weekly Star, May 31, 1884 – Against All Odds". Retrieved January 13, 2024.
3. Newspaper clipping much-ado.net
4. "Clarion Ledger, March 4, 1885 – Against All Odds". Retrieved January 13, 2024.

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