Yonge Street, Toronto. Originally an Indian trail leading to Lake Simcoe. Built as a bush road by Simcoe in 1794. Named after Sir George Yonge, then secretary for war. Index: BL Named in honour of the then secretary for war, 8. Bib.: Robertson, Landmarks of Toronto.
York. S Name Toronto officially changed to, 203; name York previously in use, 203. Bk Fortifications begun at, 182. BL Becomes seat of government, 8; incorporated as city of Toronto, 16; origin of Spadina Avenue, 26; Baldwin elected for, 31; Parliament house; 33; municipal government in, 298. See also Toronto.
York and Albany, Frederick Augustus, Duke of (1763-1827). Second son of George III. Commanded British army in Flanders, 1793-1795. Commander-in-chief, 1798-1809. Index: Bk Takes command of expedition to Holland, 15, 21. Bib.: Dict. Nat. Biog.
York Factory. One of the principal establishments of the Hudson's Bay Company, near the mouth of Hayes River, north bank. The first trading post here, or near here, was Fort Nelson, built in 1669. Throughout the eighteenth century, this was the principal post of the Company, in charge of a governor, with a considerable staff. It was the starting-point of the explorations of Henry Kellsey in 1692, of Anthony Hendry in 1754, and of Matthew Cocking in 1772, and was the gateway to the vast interior country, the recognized route being the Hayes River. Index: MS Red River settlers winter near, 153-155. See also Port Nelson. Bib.: Bryce, Hudson's Bay Company; Laut, Conquest of the Great North-West.
Yorke, Charles (1722-1770). Dr Attorney-general of England, his views on Canadian laws, 62.
Yorke, Sir Joseph Sydney (1768-1831). Entered the navy in 1780; in 1781 joined the Duke and later the Formidable, both under Sir Charles Douglas. In 1785 served on the flagship of Commodore John Elliot on the Newfoundland station, and afterwards on the Adamant under Sir Richard Hughes at Halifax. In 1789 lieutenant; in 1790 commander; in 1793 captain; in 1810 a lord of the Admiralty. Sent to Lisbon in 1811 with reinforcements, the arrival of which compelled the French under Massena to retreat from Torres Vedras. In 1814 vice-admiral; and admiral, 1830. Index: Hd Recommends Haldimand and Bouquet for command in America, 9-10; Haldimand's description of, 327; Haldimand visits, 337. Bib.: Dict. Nat. Biog.
Young, George Paxton (1819-1889). Born at Berwick-upon-Tweed. Educated at the University of Edinburgh; came to Canada, 1847; minister of Knox Church, Hamilton, 1850-1853. Joined the faculty of Knox College the latter year, where he filled various chairs in succession until 1864. Employed by Dr. Ryerson for several years in reorganizing the grammar schools of Ontario. In 1871 succeeded Dr. Beaven as professor of logic, metaphysics, and ethics in Toronto University, holding the position up to the time of his death. Index: R Appointed inspector of grammar schools, 1863, 255; reports on defects in the system, 255-257; examines results of Grammar School Act of 1865, 260. Bib.: Duncan, George Paxton Young in Univ. of Tor. Monthly; Dent, Can. Por.
Young, George Renny (1800?-1847). Born in Scotland; a brother of Sir William Young (q.v.). Founded the Nova Scotian newspaper in 1824, and edited it until 1828. For several years a member of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia; and also of the Executive Council. Index: H Son of John Young, author of Letters of Agricola, 8; Speaker of Nova Scotia Legislature, 99-100; associated with organization of Company to build Intercolonial, 99-100; attacked by Lord Falkland, 100; offered seat in Council by Sir John Harvey, 103; declines office, 104; elected for Halifax, 106; member of the Uniacke administration, 110; resigns from government, 132. Bib.: Campbell, History of Nova Scotia.
Young, James. B On George Brown's attitude in the Legislature at Quebec, 65; describes Brown's personal appearance, 73.
Young, John (1773-1837). Born in Falkirk, Scotland. Educated at Glasgow University; emigrated to Canada, 1814. In 1818 published a series of letters under the nom-de-plume of "Agricola," in the Halifax Recorder. These letters drew attention to the backward state of agriculture in Nova Scotia and led to the establishment of a Board of Agriculture, of which he was appointed secretary. In 1822 the letters were published in book form with the title Letters of Agricola on the Principles of Vegetation and Tillage. From 1825 to 1837 represented Sydney in the Nova Scotia Assembly. Took an active part in the formation of agricultural societies. Index: H Author of Letters of Agricola, 6; member of Nova Scotia Assembly, 1837, 35; proposes conciliatory resolutions as to the Legislative Council, 38-39. Bib.: Campbell, History of Nova Scotia.