Edward T. Taylor

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Edward T. Taylor
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 4th district
In office March 4, 1915 – September 3, 1941
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Robert F. Rockwell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's at-large district
In office March 4, 1909 – March 3, 1915
Preceded by	George W. Cook
Succeeded by	District inactive
Personal details
Born	June 19, 1858 near District Attorney City Attorney Senator Congressman

Edward Thomas Taylor (June 19, 1858 – September 3, 1941) was an American lawyer and educator who served as a U.S. Representative from Colorado. A member of the Democratic Party, he served 17 terms in the U.S. House, from 1909 to 1941.

Early life and career

Taylor was born on a farm near

Taylor served as superintendent of schools of Lake County in 1884, and as deputy district attorney in 1885. He moved to Glenwood Springs, Colorado in 1887 and resumed private practice. Taylor served as district attorney of the ninth judicial district from 1887 to 1889.

Early political career

He served in the

Tenure in Congress

Taylor was elected to the

Taylor died in office on September 3, 1941, at the age of 83. He is interred in a mausoleum in Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–49)

References

• United States Congress. "Edward T. Taylor (id: T000072)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

External links

• Media related to Edward T. Taylor at Wikimedia Commons