Private company

Young & Sons

American company based in Philadelphia, founded in 1825¹

William James Young (1800 – July 4,1870), probably born in Philadelphia, was indentured as an apprentice to instrument maker Thomas Whitney of Philadelphia for seven years beginning on January 30, 1813. By the 1840s, he was Philadelphia's leading creator of mathematical instruments.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1825Founded¹

HeadquartersPhiladelphia¹

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Burt solar compass made by Wm. J. Young, Philadelphia, used in Wisconsin surveys 1840-1850 - Wisconsin Historical Museum - DSC03292 — Photo: Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons³

William James Young (1800 – July 4,1870), probably born in Philadelphia, was indentured as an apprentice to instrument maker Thomas Whitney of Philadelphia for seven years beginning on January 30, 1813. By the 1840s, he was Philadelphia's leading creator of mathematical instruments.²

Timeline

1825Founded Founded¹

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