John J. Taylor

John James Taylor (April 27, 1808 – July 1, 1892) was an American attorney and businessman. He is most notable for his service as a U.S. representative from New York, a position he held from 1853 to 1855.

Early life Taylor was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, on April 27, 1808, and was a son of John and Anne Taylor, who had immigrated to Leominster from Oldham, Lancashire, England. He attended the common schools of Leominster until age 14, then attended New Ipswich Academy, and Groton Academy. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Owego.

Family In 1837, Taylor married Emily Laning of Owego. They were the parents of a son, John L. Taylor (b. 1839) and a daughter, Sarah (b. 1841), who married L. Burr Pearsall.