Legislator Details
William H. Taylor
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/21/1816
City:
County: Cayuga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/18/1898
City: Sparta, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/20/1898
City: Sparta, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Ursula A. Sprague, 1840; children: 6, Susan M. (wylie), Lois S., Franklin A. and Harmon C.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, lumberman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of David and Betsey (White) Taylor. He settled near Lansing in 1841 but moved to Sparta, MI in 1854. He held many local positions and after leaving the Legislature he was assistant assessor of internal revenue for about 6 years.
Notable Facts:
Born in New York or Connecticut; death record says New York.
One of the first settlers in Eaton County, MI.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Towns and Counties , Indian Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sparta Center
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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