Christopher L. Taylor

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]

For the 21st-century Wisconsin State Assemblyman, see Chris Taylor (legislator). For others of a similar name, see Christopher Taylor.
Christopher Taylor
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Pierce district
In office
January 3, 1876 – January 1, 1877
Preceded byThomas L. Nelson
Succeeded byEllsworth Burnett
Personal details
Born(1828-08-26)August 26, 1828
Niagara County, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 20, 1914(1914-05-20) (aged 85)
Prescott, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeMaiden Rock Cemetery, Maiden Rock, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
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)

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


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