Nathaniel J. Taubman

Nathaniel James Taubman (5 February 1864 – 21 December 1931) was an Australian industrialist who co-founded Taubman Paints and Sterling Varnish.

Early life and education Nathaniel Taubman was born on 5 February 1864 in Sydney to John Taubman, from the Isle of Man, and Sarah Pearson from London. He attended Cleveland Street Public School. In 1901, he co-founded a paint and varnish business in St Peters, Sydney with his brother George Henry Taubman. The company was incorporated as Taubmans in February 1912 with a capital of £6,000.

In 1914, Taubman sold his shares to George and, together with his son Claude Percival, established the Sterling Varnish Co. in Alexandria.

Personal life Taubman was active in the Church of England, serving as a warden at St Matthew's in Ashbury. He died of heart disease on 21 December 1931 in Croydon and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery.