Henry Milton Taylor

Sir Henry Milton Taylor (4 November 1903 – 14 February 1994 ) was the fourth governor-general of the Bahamas, serving from February 28, 1991, to January 2, 1992.

Early life Sir Henry, the adopted son of Joseph and Evelyn Taylor, was born on 4 November 1903, at Clarence Town, Long Island. He attended the government school on Long Island and took correspondence courses from London.

Career

Teacher He taught at public school in Roses, Long Island from 1924 to 1924, in Pompey Bay, Acklins from 1925

In November 1953, he co-founded and organised the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), the country's first organised political party.

In 1956, Taylor led the first citizen's delegation to London from the Bahamas, accompanied by Lynden Pindling and Milo Butler, to discuss political conditions in the then colony.

Awards and recognition At the PLP's silver jubilee convention in November 1978, Taylor was honoured with a gold medallion for co-founding the party.

Death and legacy Sir Henry Milton Taylor died on 14 February 1994 at the age of 90. Twice married, Taylor had four daughters.