Leon Rutherford Taylor
Leon Rutherford Taylor (October 26, 1883 – April 1, 1924) was an American politician who was the acting governor of New Jersey from October 28, 1913, to January 20, 1914. Taylor took office upon the resignation of James Fairman Fielder, who had stepped down to create a vacancy in the governorship and avoid constitutional limits on succeeding himself.
Leon Rutherford Taylor | |
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| Acting Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office October 28, 1913 – January 20, 1914 | |
| Preceded by | James Fairman Fielder as Acting Governor |
| Succeeded by | James Fairman Fielder as Governor |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1883 Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | April 1, 1924 (aged 40) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Religion | Baptist |
Biography
Taylor was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey on October 26, 1883.[1] He attended Denison University in Ohio, studied law and established himself as a lawyer in New Jersey. Taylor was elected to three terms in the New Jersey General Assembly, and was chosen as its speaker. After Governor of New Jersey James Fairman Fielder resigned from office on October 28, 1913, Taylor became acting governor by virtue of his role as speaker of the house, serving until January 20, 1914, when Fielder assumed a full term in office. Taylor died on April 1, 1924, in Denver, Colorado.[2]
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See also
- List of Governors of New Jersey
References
- "Leon Rutherford Taylor in the World War I draft". Selective Service. Missing or empty
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Leon R. Taylor, the forty-fifth governor of New Jersey, was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey on October 26, 1883. His education was attained at Denison University in Ohio. He went on to study law and then established his legal career in New Jersey. Taylor first entered politics as a member and speaker of the New Jersey House of Representatives, a position he held three terms. On October 28, 1913 Governor James F. Fielder resigned from office, and Taylor, who was speaker of the house at the time, assumed the duties of the governorship. He served in this capacity until January 20, 1914, when he then retired from political life. He continued to stay active in his legal career, as well as serving as captain in the Red Cross, a post he held from 1917 to 1919. Governor Leon R. Taylor died on April 1, 1924 in Denver, Colorado. ...
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| Preceded by Thomas F. McCran |
Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly 1913 |
Succeeded by Azariah M. Beekman |
| Preceded by James Fairman Fielder Acting Governor |
Governor of New Jersey October 28, 1913 – January 20, 1914 |
Succeeded by James Fairman Fielder |
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