M. Harvey Taylor

Maris Harvey Taylor (June 4, 1876 – May 16, 1982) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 15th district from 1941 to 1964 including as President pro tempore from 1945 to 1964. He was a political boss who held multiple political positions in Dauphin County and statewide.

Early life Taylor was born in the Shipoke neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Maurice and Kate Taylor. He dropped out of school in 1888 to work as a laborer with his father at Central Iron Works (later Central Iron & Steel Company), where he worked for 24 years. He later was involved in the insurance business and owned a cigar store.

Personal life In 1897, he married Bertha May Shertzer.

In 1932, Taylor served as Illustrious Potentate of Zembo Shriners, an affiliate of Shriners International.

Legacy The M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge which spans the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was named in his honor.