Background
He was born at Chyknell Hall in Claverley, Shropshire, and later changed his fullname to Henry Cavendish, losing his surname Taylor.
He was born at Chyknell Hall in Claverley, Shropshire, and later changed his fullname to Henry Cavendish, losing his surname Taylor.
Taylor"s batting style is unknown. Taylor made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge in 1843. Nottinghamshire made 326 runs in their first-innings, with Sussex making just 33 in response, with Taylor being dismissed for 7 by William Clarke.
Following-on in their second-innings, Sussex substantially improved in making 262 all out, with Taylor, who opened the batting in this innings, being dismissed for a duck by Sam Redgate.
Despite their improved showing, Sussex still lost the match by an innings and 31 runs. The couple had one child, Edith Selina Cavendish.
He died at Chyknell Hall on 31 October 1901.