Husband Hon. James Franklin Taylor 1 2 3
Born: 15 Jan 1854 - South Strabane Twp, Washington Co, PA 2 4
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Father: William Henry Harrison Taylor (1830-1884) 1 2 3
Mother: Jane E. Jones ( -Aft 1910) 3 5
Marriage: Sep 1884 6
• Additional Image: Hon. James F. Taylor.
Wife Annie Walton Miller 6
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Father: Rev. Richard L. Miller, D.D. ( - ) 6
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1 F Alice Taylor 6
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Spouse: Clifton F. Brittain ( - ) 7
Marr: Dec 1907 7
2 M Woodward Taylor 6
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3 F Virginia Taylor 6
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Spouse: Carl D. Schultz ( - ) 7
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4 F Gladys Taylor 7
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General Notes: Husband - Hon. James Franklin Taylor
He was about twelve years old when the family moved to Washington, Pennsylvania, at the public schools of which place he received a liberal English education. He then entered the preparatory department of Washington and Jefferson College, and continued until the end of the junior year, when he ceased study for a year for recuperation, intending to return the following year, but changed his mind when his old classmates had graduated and gone forth. Having decided to take up the legal profession, Mr. Taylor, in 1876, commenced the study of law in the office of Boyd Crumrine, and November 10, 1879, was admitted to the bar of the county. He at once opened an office in Washington and commenced practice; but later returned to Mr. Crumrine's office, where he remained until 1888, in which year he was elected district attorney, and after serving three years was re-elected for another term. There was no opposition to his nomination, as he was very popular with the people. In 1882 he was chairman of the Republican County Committee, prior to which he had served as secretary of the same; was also assistant burgess of the borough of Washington for one term. On January 1, 1891, he entered into a partnership with Winfield McIlvaine, making a strong team in the general practice of law.
He was one of the first directors of the Citizens National Bank, of which he was an original stockholder; and was also one of the three serving as a committee on the erection of a building for the same bank. While a student at college he was a prominent member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
He received a good English education in the public schools of Washington, Pennsylvania, to which place he came with his parents when about 12 years old. He then became a student in the preparatory department of Washington and Jefferson College and remained until the end of the junior year at which time he left college, intending to return after a year's recuperation. However, after he realized that his old classmates had graduated and gone from the institution in the meanwhile, when his vacation was over he decided to take up the study of law at Washington and for this purpose entered the office of Hon. Boyd Crumrine, in 1876. On Oct. 15, 1879, he was admitted to the bar and returned to Mr. Crumrine's office as an assistant and remained associated with him until 1883, in which year he was elected district attorney. His popularity and efficiency were proved by his re-election to the office for another three-year term. He was secretary of the Republican County Committee, and in 1882 was elected its chairman. He served also as assistant burgess of Washington for one term. On Jan. 1, 1891, he formed a law partnership with Winfield McIlvaine, which connection lasted for a number of years, the firm being one of the strongest combinations of legal talent in the county.
On June 24, 1895, Mr. Taylor was appointed judge of Common Pleas, by Gov. Hastings. He was elected Additional Law Judge of the 27th Judicial District, in November, 1895, for a ten-year term, and was re-elected to the same position in November, 1905. His record on the bench has shown him to be possessed of all the requisite qualifications for the judgeship, these including quick intelligence, a broad and discriminating mind and an absolute sense of fairness and impartiality that enables him to give to each side of a case full and equal consideration. His uniform courtesy has rendered him popular with the members of the bar and there is little doubt that history will record his name as one of the ablest jurists of Washington County.
Judge Taylor and family enjoyed a comfortable home in the neat brick residence at No. 375 East Maiden street.
Judge Taylor is a Republican and was chosen a presidential elector at the Republican State Convention in 1908. He was one of the first directors of the Citizens' National Bank and one of its original stockholders, and was one of the three members of the building committee appointed on the erection of the bank. For a number of years he was a trustee of Washington and Jefferson College, and he now is president of the General Alumni Association of said college. While a student there he was a prominent member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and never lost interest in that society. [TCHWWC, 579]