John Tayler
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the English painter, see John Frederick Tayler. For the English Unitarian minister, see John James Tayler.
Not to be confused with John Tyler.
John Tayler (July 4, 1742 – March 19, 1829) was a merchant and politician. He served nine years as the lieutenant governor of New York, four months acting as the fifth governor of New York, and also in both houses of the New York State Legislature.
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John Tayler | |
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5th Governor of New York | |
Acting | |
In office February 24, 1817 – June 30, 1817 | |
Lieutenant | Philetus Swift (acting) |
Preceded by | Daniel D. Tompkins |
Succeeded by | DeWitt Clinton |
Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
In office July 1, 1817 – December 31, 1822 | |
Governor | DeWitt Clinton |
Preceded by | Philetus Swift (acting) |
Succeeded by | Erastus Root |
In office July 1, 1813 – February 24, 1817 | |
Governor | Daniel D. Tompkins |
Preceded by | DeWitt Clinton |
Succeeded by | Philetus Swift (acting) |
Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
Acting | |
In office January 29, 1811 – May 2, 1811 | |
Governor | Daniel D. Tompkins |
Preceded by | John Broome |
Succeeded by | DeWitt Clinton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1742-07-04)July 4, 1742 New York City, Province of New York, British America |
Died | March 19, 1829(1829-03-19) (aged 86) Albany, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Margarita Van Valkenburgh |
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