Walton Robert Lawson Taylor (December 28, 1886 – March 22, 1941) was an American attorney and politician who served on the Norfolk, Virginia city council. He retired in 1938, after being displaced as president of the council and mayor of the city by John A. Gurkin.[1][2]
Walton R. L. Taylor | |
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| 154th Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 1934 – August 31, 1938 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel L. Slover |
| Succeeded by | John A. Gurkin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walton Robert Lawson Taylor December 28, 1886 Windsor, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 22, 1941 (aged 54) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Jackson |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University (LLB) |
References
edit- ^ "W. R. L. Taylor, Former Mayor Of Norfolk, Dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. March 23, 1941. p. 10. Retrieved October 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Political Ax May Swing In Norfolk". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 3, 1938. p. 2. Retrieved October 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.