John J. Taylor (New York politician)
John J. Taylor | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 27th district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
Preceded by | William A. Sackett |
Succeeded by | John Mason Parker |
Personal details | |
Born | John James Taylor April 27, 1808 Leominster, Massachusetts |
Died | July 1, 1892 Owego, New York | (aged 84)
Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Owego, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Emily Laning (m. 1837-1879, her death) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Harvard University |
Profession | Attorney Businessman |
John James Taylor (April 27, 1808 – July 1, 1892) was an American attorney and businessman. He is most notable for his service as a U.S. Representative from New York, a position he held from 1853 to 1855.
Early life
Taylor was born in
Early career
Taylor taught school in 1829 and 1830, including a term in Philadelphia.[1] In 1830, he moved to Troy, New York, where he studied law with Judge David Buel.[1] He completed his legal studies with John A. Collier of Binghamton, New York.[1] He was admitted to the bar in 1834 and commenced practice in Greene, New York.[1] Taylor subsequently moved to he moved to Owego, New York, where he continued to practice law.[1]
Active in politics as a Democrat, Taylor served as district attorney of Tioga County from 1838 until resigning in 1843.[1] He served as one of Owego's village trustees in 1839, 1843, and 1848.[1]
He was the first chief engineer of the village fire department beginning in 1844.[1] From 1846 to 1847, Taylor was a delegate to the state constitutional convention.[1]
Congressman
In 1850, Taylor ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Thirty-second Congress.[1] He ran successfully in 1852, and served in the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855).[1] Taylor was a member of the Foreign Affairs and District of Columbia committees, and was recognized as a supporter of Franklin Pierce's presidential administration.[1] Taylor was a candidate for appointment as Collector of the Port of New York, but did not receive the position.[1] Pierce offered him appointment as U.S. commissioner to settle the northwestern boundary of the United States, but Taylor declined to serve.[1] He was not a candidate for reelection in 1854, and resumed practicing law in Owego.[1]
Later life
In 1858, Taylor was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for
Death and burial
Taylor died in Owego on July 1, 1892.[2] He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Owego.[3]
Family
In 1837, Taylor married Emily Laning of Owego.[1] They were the parents of a son, John L. Taylor (b. 1839) and a daughter, Sarah (b. 1841), who married L. Burr Pearsall.[1]
References
External links
- United States Congress. "John J. Taylor (id: T000088)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- John J. Taylor at Find a Grave