James Davis Taylor(September 2, 1863 – May 11, 1941) was aCanadianpublisher,journalist,soldierandConservativepolitician. As a member of the Ottawa Sharpshooters, Taylor was involved in resisting the 1885North-West Rebellion.As alieutenant colonelduringWorld War Ihe commanded the131st Battalionoverseas.
James Davis Taylor | |
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| Member of theCanadian Parliament forNew Westminster | |
| In office 1908–1917 | |
| Preceded by | James Buckham Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | William Garland McQuarrie |
| Senatorfor New Westminster, British Columbia | |
| In office 1917–1941 | |
| Appointed by | Robert Borden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1863 Abenaqui Mills, Canada East |
| Died | May 11, 1941(aged 77) |
| Political party | Conservative |
Taylor wasMPforNew Westminsterfrom 1908 until 1917. Davis was then appointed to theSenatewhere he served until his death.
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