Leon R. Taylor

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Leon R. Taylor (October 26, 1883, Asbury Park, New Jersey - April 1, 1924, Denver, Colorado) was a New Jersey 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.

Taylor was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey on October 26, 1883. 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.

[edit] See also

• List of Governors of New Jersey

[edit] External links

• New Jersey Governor Leon R. Taylor, National Governors Association
• New Jersey History Facts
• Index to Politicians: Taylor, K to N

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