About John Taylor
Lived 1816 – 1881 (aged 64–65). John Taylor was a Canadian politician.
John Taylor (1816 – June 16, 1881) was a British-born merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Halifax County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1873 to 1874 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Montrose. Taylor was involved in the West Indies trade. He was also president of Ocean Marine Insurance Association and served as a director for the Nova Scotia Mutual Fire Insurance Company and the Springhill and Parrsboro Coal and Railway Company. Taylor was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1873 by-election held after the death of William Garvie. He died in Halifax due to an accident.
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Who was John Taylor?
Canadian politician in Nova Scotia
When was John Taylor born?
John Taylor was born in 1816 in Montrose.
When did John Taylor die?
John Taylor died on 16 June 1881 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
What was John Taylor's occupation?
John Taylor was a politician.
What nationality was John Taylor?
John Taylor was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John Taylor (Nova Scotia politician)
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