John Tayler

John Tayler (born July 4, 1742 in New York City , † March 19, 1829 in Albany , New York ) was an American politician and in 1817 governor of the state of New York.

Early years and political advancement

John Tayler attended public schools in his home country. He then became a successful businessman who worked in both commerce and agriculture and the timber business. From 1777 to 1787 he was a member of the New York House of Representatives three times . Between 1801 and 1802 and between 1804 and 1813 he was a member of the State Senate . John Tayler was a member of the Democratic Republican Party founded by Thomas Jefferson . In 1811 he became President of the State Senate and as such had to serve as Lieutenant Governor until June of that year because this post was vacant after a death.

Lieutenant Governor and Governor of New York

In 1813 John Tayler was elected to the office of lieutenant governor, which he held until 1822. After the resignation of Governor Daniel D. Tompkins , who had been elected US Vice President , Tayler had to temporarily take over his office as deputy. In this capacity he served between February 24 and July 1, 1817. On that day, the newly elected DeWitt Clinton took over the office of governor. After that, Tayler was Lieutenant Governor of New York until 1822.

After 1822, John Tayler did not hold any other political office. He died in Albany, capital of New York State, in 1829. He was married to Margarita Van Valckenburgh. The couple had an adopted daughter.

literature

Robert Sobel, John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 3. Meckler Books, Westport 1978 (4 volumes).

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SURNAME	Tayler, John
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	4th July 1742
PLACE OF BIRTH	New York City
DATE OF DEATH	March 19, 1829
Place of death	Albany , New York