Legislator Details
Edward Bancroft Taylor
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/13/1841
City: Milwaukee, WI
County: Milwaukee County, WI
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/28/1910
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 4/30/1910
City: Port Huron, MI
County: St. Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Maria Stryker Newcomb of Philadelphia, PA
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: railroader, door manufacturer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Milwaukee Academy, WI.
Biographical Sketch:
Located in Philadelphia, PA as employee of Philadelphia Ledger, 1861. Enlisted in 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Company A, 5/21/1861. Wounded twice at Battle of Ball's Bluff, resulting in loss of right hand, 10/21/1861. Discharged 4/10/1862. Director, Army arsenal in Philadelphia, 1862-65. Located in Port Huron, 1866 and operatied a planing mill. Railroad superintendent for 9 years. Served as alderman and city comptroller in Port Huron. Adjutant General, Soldiers' Home of Grand Rapids, 1895-1910.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Soldiers' Home , State Capitol and Public Buildings , Village Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: Saint Clair 1
District Description: Cities of Fort Gratiot and Port Huron; township of Fort Gratiot
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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