Thomas Taylor (Canadian politician)

Thomas Taylor (February 4, 1865[1] – April 26, 1947[2]) 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.

Thomas Taylor
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
In office 1903–1916
Constituency	Revelstoke
Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
In office 1900–1903
Constituency	West Kootenay-Revelstoke
Personal details
Born	February 4, 1865 London, Ontario
Died	April 26, 1947 (aged 82) Vancouver, British Columbia
Political party	Conservative
Spouse(s)	Georgie Larson ​ (m. 1895)​
Occupation	Businessman, politician

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.[1] He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Public Works[3] from 1908 to 1915 and as Minister of Railways from 1911 to 1915.[4] Taylor was defeated by William Henry Sutherland when he ran for reelection in 1916.[5] He died in Vancouver at the age of 82.[2]

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.[4]

References

1. Gosnell, R. Edward (1906). A history; British Columbia. p. 567. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
2. "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
3. Parker, C. W (1916). Northern who's who; a biographical dictionary of men and women. Volume 1. p. 797. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
4. "BCGNIS Query Results". Government of British Columbia. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
5. "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved July 27, 2011.