Christopher L. Taylor

19th century American politician

Christopher Taylor

Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Pierce district
In office January 3, 1876 – January 1, 1877
Preceded by	Thomas L. Nelson
Succeeded by	Ellsworth Burnett

Personal details
Born	(1828-08-26)August 26, 1828 Niagara County, New York, U.S.
Died	May 20, 1914(1914-05-20) (aged 85) Prescott, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Maiden Rock Cemetery, Maiden Rock, Wisconsin
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	Rachael E. Sharpsteen (died 1859) Adelia Doughty
Children	Infant son ^{(died 1871)} Clarence H. Taylor ^{(b. 1851; died 1853)} Francis G. Taylor ^{(b. 1852; died 1858)} John Murray Taylor ^{(b. 1874; died 1948)} Asa Taylor ^{(b. 1876; died 1880)} Mattie A. Taylor ^{(b. 1882; died 1882)}

Christopher L. Taylor (August 26, 1828 – May 20, 1914) was an American businessman, Democratic politician, and pioneer of Maiden Rock, Wisconsin. He represented Pierce County in the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1876 session.^[1]

Biography

Christopher L. Taylor was born in Niagara County, New York, in August 1828. Other positions he held include chairman of Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.^[2] He was a Democrat.^[3]

Taylor died at Prescott, Wisconsin, on May 20, 1914.^[4]

References

^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 179.
^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin. Smith & Cullaton, State Printers. 1907.
^ THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (15th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1876. p. 474.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^ "Christopher L. Taylor". The Dunn County News. June 4, 1914. p. 2. Retrieved July 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.