William Taylor (New York politician)

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William Taylor (October 12, 1791 – September 16, 1865) was an American physician and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1833 to 1839.

William Taylor
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd district
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1839
Preceded by	William K. Fuller
Succeeded by	Nehemiah H. Earll
Personal details
Born	(1791-10-12)October 12, 1791 Suffield, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	September 16, 1865(1865-09-16) (aged 73) Manlius, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Christ Church Cemetery, Manlius, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Other political affiliations	Jacksonian
Profession	Politician, physician

Biography

Born in Suffield, Connecticut, Taylor moved with his parents to Onondaga County, New York. He attended the public schools.

He studied medicine and was admitted to practice.

Congress

Taylor was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Congresses and reelected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1839). He served as chairman of the Committee on Invalid Pensions (Twenty-fifth Congress).

Later career

He resumed the practice of his chosen profession. He served as member of the state assembly in 1841 and 1842. He served as delegate to the state constitutional convention in 1846.

Death and burial

He died in Manlius, New York, September 16, 1865. He was interred in Christ Church Cemetery.