James Banks Taylor

James Banks Taylor (died 31 January 1884) was a British businessman and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.

Taylor enter the Smith, Archer & Co. in Hong Kong in 1861 and was admitted a partner of the firm in 1864.[1] He was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1867[2] and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong in 1868 vice Phineas Ryrie's absence on leave.[3] He retired from the Smith, Archer & Co. in December 1871.[4] He died on 31 January 1884 in New York.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "The Hongkong Government Gazette". 5 March 1864. p. 89.
  2. ↑ "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (128). 24 August 1867. p. 305.
  3. ↑ "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (113). 3 October 1868. p. 375.
  4. ↑ "The Hongkong Government Gazette". 17 February 1872. p. 80.
  5. ↑ "Returns of Superior and Subordinate Courts, for 1885".
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Preceded by
Phineas Ryrie		 Unofficial Member
1868–1870 		Succeeded by
Phineas Ryrie