Christopher L. Taylor

For the 21st-century Wisconsin state assemblywoman, see Chris Taylor (Wisconsin politician). For others of a similar name, see Christopher 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]

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)

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.