Edward Lunn Young
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 6th district
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975
Preceded by	John L. McMillan
Succeeded by	John Jenrette
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Florence County
In office 1958–1960
Personal details
Born	(1920-09-07)September 7, 1920 Florence, South Carolina
Died	May 9, 2017(2017-05-09) (aged 96) Florence, South Carolina
Political party	Democratic (until the 1960s) Republican (1960s onward)
Alma mater	Clemson College
Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal with nine Oak Leaf Clusters
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army Air Corps United States Army Reserves
Years of service	1941–1946
Rank	Major

Edward Lunn Young (September 7, 1920 – May 9, 2017) was a Republican U.S. Representative from South Carolina. He served in the House from January 3, 1973 through January 3, 1975. Young was the Republican candidate for Governor in 1978, but lost to Democratic State Senator Richard Riley. He ran again for Governor, but lost in the Republican primaries to John Light Napier. After his 1980 defeat, Young retired from politics.

Young died in his sleep on May 9, 2017 at his home in Florence, South Carolina, aged 96.^[1]

• United States Congress. "Edward Lunn Young (id: Y000035)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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