James Davis Taylor
| The Hon. James Davis Taylor | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for New Westminster | |
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In office 1908–1917 | |
| Preceded by | James Buckham Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | William Garland McQuarrie |
| Senator for New Westminster, British Columbia | |
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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 |
James Davis Taylor (September 2, 1863 – May 11, 1941) was a Canadian publisher, journalist, soldier and Conservative politician. As a member of the Ottawa Sharpshooters, Taylor was involved in resisting the 1885 North-West Rebellion. As a Lieutenant Colonel during World War I he commanded the 131st Battalion overseas.
Taylor was MP for New Westminster from 1908 until 1917. Davis was then appointed to the Senate where he served until his death.
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