William Thomas Taylor
Sir William Thomas Taylor, KCMG (10 November 1848 – 18 March 1931)[4] was a British colonial administrator.[5][6][7]
Sir William Thomas Taylor | |
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Sir William Taylor (center) at Kuala Lebir (present day, Kuala Krai District), Kelantan, July 1909. | |
| Resident-General of the Federated Malay States | |
| In office 1905–1911 | |
| Preceded by | Sir William Hood Treacher |
| Succeeded by | Sir Arthur Henderson Young |
| 8th Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements | |
| In office 5 July 1901[1] – 31 December 1904[2] | |
| Monarch | Edward VII |
| Governor | Sir Frank Swettenham Sir John Anderson |
| Preceded by | Sir James Alexander Swettenham Sir Walter Egerton (Acting) C W Sneyd-Kynnersley (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Frederick George Penney |
| 21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue | |
| In office 10 June 1895 – 1 March 1902 | |
| Preceded by | James Alexander Swettenham |
| Succeeded by | Francis Robert Ellis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1848 |
| Died | 8 March 1931 (aged 82) Vence, Alpes Maritimes[3] |
| Spouse | Mabel Ruth Mason (m. 1914–1931) |
| Occupation | Colonial Administrator |
Career edit
Taylor began his career in colonial service as Collector of Customs and Excise in Larnaca (Cyprus) in 1879, subsequently being promoted to Receiver-General and Chief Collector of Customs and Excise of Cyprus.[6][7]
He was appointed the 21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue of Ceylon on 10 June 1895, succeeding James Alexander Swettenham, and held the office until 1 March 1902. He was succeeded by F. R. Ellis.[7][8]
In July 1901, he was appointed as the 8th Colonial Secretary of Singapore, taking up his position there until 1904.[7][1]
He was confirmed in the appointment of Resident-General for the Federated Malay States in January, 1905[7] and made KCMG that year in recognition of his services.[9] He held the post until 1911.
Honours edit
Taylor was awarded Companion of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) in 1895 New Year Honours[10] and Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) in 1905 Birthday Honours.[9]
Family edit
Taylor married Mabel Ruth Mason on 14 July 1914, the widow of Mr J Scott Mason of F.M.S. Civil Service.[7][11]
References edit
- ^ a b "No. 27330". The London Gazette. 5 July 1901. p. 4470.
- ^ "Untitled". The Straits Times. 21 November 1904. p. 4.
- ^ "1931: A Backward Glance at the Year That is Dead". The Straits Times. 7 January 1932. p. 14.
Royal Family Tragedy
- ^ "Taylor, Sir William Thomas". ukwhoswho. 1 December 2007.
- ^ "Malaya in London". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 21 April 1931. p. 6.
- ^ a b "Sir WM. Taylor Dead". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 20 March 1931. p. 12.
- ^ a b c d e f "Death of Sir William Taylor". The Straits Times. 19 March 1931. p. 11.
- ^ "Former Auditor Generals". auditorgeneral.gov.lk. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Twentieth century impressions of British Malaya: its history, people, commerce, industries, and resources". Cornell University. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ "No. 26584". The London Gazette. 1 January 1895. p. 1.
- ^ "Marriage". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 10 August 1914. p. 16.