Background
Taylor, Harry Leonard was born on April 14, 1866 in Halsey Valley, Tioga County, New York, United States. Son of Frederick H. and Hannah C. (Sairs) Taylor.
Taylor, Harry Leonard was born on April 14, 1866 in Halsey Valley, Tioga County, New York, United States. Son of Frederick H. and Hannah C. (Sairs) Taylor.
Bachelor of Arts, Cornell Univercity, 1888, Bachelor of Laws, 1893. Unmarried.
Admitted to New York bar, 1893, and practiced in Buffalo. Judge Erie Company Court, 1906-1913. Elected justice Supreme Court, New York, 8th District, term 1914-1927.
Re-elected, 1927; judge appellate Division, 4th Department, 1924-1937. Official referee Supreme Court, 1937-1944.
Member of Phi Beta Kappa. Buffalo History Society. Masons 33°; Shriners.
Clubs: University, Buffalo Athletic, Park.