Legislator Details


George E. Taylor
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/21/1838
City:
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/8/1903
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/11/1903
City: Flint, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Avondale Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Sarah E. Beardslee, 2/24/1866; she died 4/1867; children: Hamilton E.; married Addie E. Freeman, 1/4/1871; children: Howard E. and Bertha G.

Number of Children: 3

Background

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

Education:
common school; academic education

Biographical Sketch:
Eldest son of Isaac S. & Margaret Jane (Davis) Taylor. He taught school at 17 through age 28. Began farming at 22 in Richfield twp., Genesee Co. Admitted to the bar, 1880, & practiced in Flint. Held several local offices including school inspector [6 years], supervisor [8 years], register of deeds [6 years], probate judge, alderman in Flint [3 years] and mayor of Flint

Notable Facts:
Committees: Reform school (chair); Executive Business (chair); Miscellaneous Supplies & Expenditures (chair); State Affairs; Expiring Laws.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs , State Reform School, Expiring Laws, Supplies and Miscellaneous Expenses
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 19
District Description: Genesee County

Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p. 218-19; Manual 1883 p.401, 488; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portraits; SeekMI; USCen 1880
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