William Taylor

William Taylor (20 November 1818 – 21 June 1903) was a pastoralist and politician in colonial Victoria (Australia), a member of the Victorian Legislative Council.

Taylor was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the son of William Taylor, a merchant, and Martha, nee Kirkwood. Taylor junior was educated at the High School of Glasgow.

Taylor was elected to the seat of Wimmera in on 16 August 1854, replacing William Splatt who resigned. Taylor was sworn-in in September remained a member until the original Council was abolished in March 1856.

Taylor was elected to the Southern Province of the new Legislative Council in April 1864, a seat he held until September 1866.

Taylor was president of the Keilor shire council 1874–1882 and 1884–1894. Taylor was a director of the Union Mortgage & Agency Co.; he also was a member of the Ormond College council, donating £200 and creating a scholarship for the College. Taylor died in Keilor, Victoria, Australia, on 21 June 1903; he was survived by his wife, six sons and four daughters.