James Taylor

Deceased Person

1771 – 1801

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Who was James Taylor?

James Taylor was a merchant, seaman, tanner and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Queen's County from 1799 to 1801.

He was the son of William Taylor, a loyalist who came to Shelburne, Nova Scotia in 1783 and then moved to Liverpool in 1795. In 1793, he married Susanna the daughter of Benajah Collins. Taylor died in office at Liverpool.

His son William Benajah also served in the assembly.

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Born
1771
Died
Jan 15, 1801

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on July 23, 2013

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