About William A. Saylor
Lived 1843 – 1887 (aged 43). William A. Saylor was an American mayor, politician, lawyer, businessperson and military officer.
William Ashford "W. A." Saylor (December 5, 1843 – September 20, 1887) was an American politician, lawyer, businessman, military officer, and civil servant. Saylor was a Republican member of the Texas Senate, a two term Mayor of Austin, and a soldier in the Union army during the American Civil War.
Life and career William Ashford Saylor was born on December 5, 1843, He enrolled in August 1862 as a sergeant, and ended service a year later as a captain.
Saylor was a collector of Internal Revenue Service for Texas's second district. He was involved in the mining business in Mexico.
Saylor died September 20, 1887 in Austin and was buried at Oakwood Cemetery.
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American politician, lawyer, businessman (1843–1887)
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William A. Saylor was born on 5 December 1843.
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William A. Saylor died on 20 September 1887 in Austin.
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William A. Saylor was a mayor, politician, lawyer, businessperson and military officer.
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William A. Saylor was American.
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