Thomas Taylor (Canadian politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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businessman and political figure in British Columbia
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About Thomas Taylor (Canadian politician)
- Thomas Taylor (February 4, 1865 – April 26, 1947) was a businessman and political figure in British Columbia.
- He represented West Kootenay-Revelstoke from 1900 to 1903 and Revelstoke from 1903 to 1916 as a Conservative in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. He was born in London, Ontario, the son of Thomas Taylor and Anne Talbot, and was educated there.
- Taylor then articled in law in London for two years.
- In 1885, he moved to Winnipeg and then came to British Columbia in 1888, settling in Revelstoke in 1900.
- Taylor married Georgie Larson in 1895.
- He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Public Works from 1908 to 1915 and as Minister of Railways from 1911 to 1915.
- Taylor was defeated by William Henry Sutherland when he ran for reelection in 1916.
- He died in Vancouver at the age of 82.Mount Tom Taylor was named in his honour.
- Taylor had played an important role in the development of Strathcona Provincial Park while serving as Minister of Public Works.
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