Difference between revisions of "John Louis Taylor"
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| − | }}[[wikipedia:John Louis Taylor|John Louis Taylor]] (1 March 1769 – 29 January 1829), was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of North Carolina. Taylor was born in London to parents of Irish descent. He emigrated to America with his older brother, settling in Virginia. Taylor was able to attend the College of William & Mary for a short time, sometime between 1785 and 1788. His education is described as "classical," but the dates place him at the College at the same time [[George Wythe]] was teaching law. Taylor left without taking a degree and moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina where he studied law on his own, and was admitted to the bar in 1788.<ref>Gertrude S. Carraway, "John Louis Taylor," ''Dictionary of North Carolina Biography,'' vol. 6, William S. Powell, ed. (Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 1996). Available at [https://www.ncpedia.org/biography/taylor-john-louis NCpedia,] accessed January 30, 2018.</ref> | + | }}[[wikipedia:John Louis Taylor|John Louis Taylor]] (1 March 1769 – 29 January 1829), was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of North Carolina. Taylor was born in London to parents of Irish descent. He emigrated to America with his older brother, settling in Virginia.<ref>Max R. Williams, [https://doi.org/10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1100836 "Taylor, John Louis,"] ''American National Biography Online,'' accessed January 30, 2018.</ref> Taylor was able to attend the College of William & Mary for a short time, sometime between 1785 and 1788. His education is described as "classical," but the dates place him at the College at the same time [[George Wythe]] was teaching law (before 1789). Taylor left without taking a degree and moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina where he studied law on his own, and was admitted to the bar in 1788.<ref>Gertrude S. Carraway, "John Louis Taylor," ''Dictionary of North Carolina Biography,'' vol. 6, William S. Powell, ed. (Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 1996). Available at [https://www.ncpedia.org/biography/taylor-john-louis ''NCpedia,''] accessed January 30, 2018.</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:48, 30 January 2018
| Chief Justice | |
| John Louis Taylor | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1769 |
| London, UK | |
| Died | January 29, 1829 (age 59) |
| Raleigh, NC | |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, NC |
| Residence(s) | Elmwood, Raleigh, NC |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary |
| Profession | Lawyer Politician Judge |
| Spouse(s) | Julia Rowan Jane Gaston |
| Known for | Chief Justice of North Carolina |
John Louis Taylor (1 March 1769 – 29 January 1829), was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of North Carolina. Taylor was born in London to parents of Irish descent. He emigrated to America with his older brother, settling in Virginia.[1] Taylor was able to attend the College of William & Mary for a short time, sometime between 1785 and 1788. His education is described as "classical," but the dates place him at the College at the same time George Wythe was teaching law (before 1789). Taylor left without taking a degree and moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina where he studied law on his own, and was admitted to the bar in 1788.[2]
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- ↑ Max R. Williams, "Taylor, John Louis," American National Biography Online, accessed January 30, 2018.
- ↑ Gertrude S. Carraway, "John Louis Taylor," Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, vol. 6, William S. Powell, ed. (Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 1996). Available at NCpedia, accessed January 30, 2018.
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