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Encyclopedia > John Tayler
John Tayler
John Tayler

John Tayler (July 4, 1742 - March 19, 1829) was an American businessman and politician. He served a long term as lieutenant governor, with a brief stint as acting governor, of New York State, and also served in both houses of the New York Legislature. Image File history File links Johntayler. ... July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 180 days remaining. ... // Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A Lieutenant Governor is a government official who is the subordinate or deputy of a Governor or Governor-General. ... A governor is also a device that regulates the speed of a machine. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... The New York Legislature is the legislative branch of the U.S. state of New York, seated at the states capital, Albany. ...


He was born in [[New York City]the big apple] and spent his young manhood as a trader among British forts and later as a farmer and shopkeeper in northern New York State. He married Margarita Van Valkenburgh in 1764, and was very successful in business, building or acquiring several different enterprises and a great deal of real estate. 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...


Tayler was soon caught up in the hostilities that would become the Revolutionary War. His farm was near the site of the Battle of Saratoga. Gradually he was drawn into public service for the new United States, in addition to using his businesses to supply meat and clothing for the American armies. The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... The Battle(s) of Saratoga were considered by many historians to have been the turning point of the American Revolutionary War and one of the most decisive battles in history. ...


By the time his political beliefs had developed, he identified himself as a Democratic-Republican and an Antifederalist. The Democratic-Republican party was a United States political party, which evolved early in the history of the United States. ... The Anti-Federalist Party, though not a true political party, but a faction, left a major legacy on the country by initiating the Bill of Rights. ...


He represented Albany County in the brand new New York State Assembly three times (1777-1779, 1780-1781, and 1785-1787). He was appointed City Recorder (Deputy Mayor) of Albany in 1793, and a justice of the Court of Common Pleas in 1797. He served in the New York Senate from 1802 to 1813 (and as president of the Senate in 1811). Location in the state of New York Formed November 1, 1683 Seat Albany Area  - Total  - Water 1,381 km² (533 mi²) 25 km² (10 mi²) 1. ... The New York Legislature is the U.S. state of New Yorks legislative branch, seated at the states capital, Albany. ... ...


Tayler was elected Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1811 and again in 1813; he served continuously in this post until 1822, first under Daniel D. Tompkins and then under De Witt Clinton. He served as Acting Governor of New York from February 24 to July 1, 1817 (although he was never sworn in), after Tompkins resigned to assume the Vice Presidency of the United States under President James Monroe. Portrait of U.S. Vice President Daniel D Tompkins Daniel D[ecius?] Tompkins (June 21, 1774 – June 11, 1825) was an entrepreneur, jurist, Congressman, Governor of New York, and the sixth Vice President of the United States. ... DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 - February 11, 1828) was an early American politician. ... The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest executive official of the United States government, the person who, in the words of Adlai Stevenson, is a heartbeat from the presidency. ... James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was the fifth (1817–1825) President of the United States and author of the eponymous Monroe Doctrine. ...


The mortal duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in 1804 began with ill words spoken at Tayler's home in Albany. A portrait of Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull, 1792. ... Vice President Aaron Burr Alternate meaning: Rev. ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...


John Tayler died on March 19, 1829 in Albany, New York. He is buried in Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands, New York. March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: Nickname: Location in Albany County, New York Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 County Albany County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area  - Total  - Water 56. ... The Albany Rural Cemetery was established October 7, 1844 in Menands, New York, just outside of the city of Albany, New York. ... Menands is a village located in Albany County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,910. ...


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Preceded by:
Daniel D. Tompkins
Governor of New York
1817
Succeeded by:
DeWitt Clinton

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John Tayler - definition of John Tayler in Encyclopedia (389 words)
John Tayler (July 4, 1742 - March 19, 1829) was an American businessman and politician.
Tayler was soon caught up in the hostilities that would become the Revolutionary War.
John Tayler died on March 19, 1829 in Albany, New York.
John Tayler (772 words)
John Tayler was born in New York City in 1742.
In 1764, Tayler married Margarita Van Valkenburgh, the daughter of an Albany carpenter.
This profile is based on community based resources and on an analysis of the John Tayler Papers, Charles De Kay Cooper Papers, and the Gertrude Lansing Papers at the New York State Library; and the John Tayler Papers at the New York Public Library.
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