William Taylor (October 12, 1791 – September 16, 1865) was an American physician and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1833 to 1839.[1]
William Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | William K. Fuller |
| Succeeded by | Nehemiah H. Earll |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1791 Suffield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | September 16, 1865 (aged 73) Manlius, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Christ Church Cemetery, Manlius, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Jacksonian |
| Profession | Politician, physician |
Biography edit
Born in Suffield, Connecticut, Taylor moved with his parents to Onondaga County, New York. He attended the public schools.
He studied medicine and was admitted to practice.
Congress edit
Taylor was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Congresses and reelected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1839). He served as chairman of the Committee on Invalid Pensions (Twenty-fifth Congress).
Later career edit
He resumed the practice of his chosen profession. He served as member of the state assembly in 1841 and 1842. He served as delegate to the state constitutional convention in 1846.
Death and burial edit
He died in Manlius, New York, September 16, 1865. He was interred in Christ Church Cemetery.[1]
Sources edit
- ^ a b
- United States Congress. "William Taylor (id: T000103)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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