John May Taylor
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For other people named John Taylor, see John Taylor (disambiguation).
John May Taylor (May 18, 1838 ā February 17, 1911) was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.
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John May Taylor | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1883 ā March 3, 1887 | |
Preceded by | John Atkins |
Succeeded by | Benjamin A. Enloe |
Personal details | |
Born | May 18, 1838 (1838-05-18) Lexington, Tennessee |
Died | February 17, 1911 (1911-02-18) (aged 72) Lexington, Tennessee |
Citizenship | United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Amanda McHaney Taylor |
Children | Mary Lou Taylor Harmon
William McHaney Taylor Nannie Taylor Jesse Taylor Daisy Taylor John M Taylor |
Alma mater | Union University Cumberland School of Law |
Profession | Attorney
Politician Judge |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Major (CSA) |
Unit | 27th Tennessee Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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