John F. Young

John Freeman Young (October 30, 1820 – November 15, 1885), author of the most commonly sung English-language translation of the Christmas carol Silent Night, became the second bishop of Florida in 1867.

The Right Reverend

John Freeman Young

S.T.D.
Bishop of Florida
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseFlorida
Elected1867
In office1867–1885
PredecessorFrancis Huger Rutledge
SuccessorEdwin Gardner Weed
Orders
OrdinationJanuary 11, 1846
by Stephen Elliott
ConsecrationJuly 25, 1867
by John Henry Hopkins
Personal details
Born(1820-10-30)October 30, 1820
Pittston, Maine, United States
DiedNovember 15, 1885(1885-11-15) (aged 65)
New York City, New York, United States
BuriedOld City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsJohn Young & Emma Freeman
SpouseHarriett R. Ogden & Mary Stuart Stockton
Alma materVirginia Theological Seminary
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