Legislator Details


Thomas Chalmers Taylor
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/19/1843
City: Almont, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/17/1921
City: Almont, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/19/1921
City: Almont, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Almont or Hough Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Hannah Close Fowler, 1872; children: 9, Mary, James S., E. Russie, Thomas Chalmers, jr. , Robert, Joseph and Louisa and one other

Number of Children: 9

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
graduated from University of Michigan, 1869, from the literary dept.

Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish descent. Son of James and Janet Lockhead. From 1869-70, he was in charge of the schools in Leslie, MI; superintendent of schools in Hastings while studying law, 1870-71. He was admitted to the bar in Hastings in 1871, practicing there briefly before moving back to Almont. He served as township superintendent of schools, 1875-82; township treasurer, 1881-81 and 1885-86; director of the school board, 1876-81 and after 1883; village attorney, 1874-80. He added farming to his resume in 1883.

Notable Facts:
Brother of Sen. Robert L Taylor

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fifth Legislature, 1889-1890
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , University
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Almont
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer 2
District Description: Townships of Almont, Arcada, Attica, Burlington, Burnside, Dryden, Goodland, Imlay and North Branch

Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 2:350; Manual 1889 p.659; Michiganology; USCen 1880, 1900; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait
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