William Horace Taylor
This article is about the Canadian politician. For the British recipient of the George Cross, see William Taylor (GC).
| William Horace Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Norfolk—Elgin | |
| In office 1926–1945 | |
| Preceded by | John Lawrence Stansell |
| Member of the Senate of Canada for Norfolk, Ontario | |
| In office 1945–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 December 1889 Townsend Township, Ontario |
| Died | 20 June 1986 (aged 96) |
| Political party | Liberal Independent Liberal |
| Profession | farmer |
William Horace Taylor (7 December 1889 – 20 June 1986) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Townsend Township, Ontario, he grew up on a farm near Scotland, Ontario, south of Brantford, Ontario. From 1921 to 1925, he was a farmer in Scotland. He was elected a councillor and later the reeve of Windham Township.
In 1926, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the riding of Norfolk—Elgin. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1930, 1935, and 1940. From 1940 to 1945, he was the Chief Government Whip.
In 1945, he was summoned to the Senate of Canada representing the senatorial division of Norfolk, Ontario. He retired in 1966.
References
- "William Horace Taylor Brantford-area farmer served as MP, senator". The Globe and Mail. 24 June 1986.