Background
His father, the Honorable Tazewell Taylor, was the bursar of The College of William and Mary until his death in 1850. Taylor grew up in and around Norfolk, Virginia.
His father, the Honorable Tazewell Taylor, was the bursar of The College of William and Mary until his death in 1850. Taylor grew up in and around Norfolk, Virginia.
University of Virginia School of Law. College of William & Mary.
Tradition states that he served in the Confederate Army, but no permanent record exists within his family. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from William and Mary, Taylor entered the University of Virginia in the Autumn of 1867. Taylor stayed at 47 West Range (part of The Range) until 1869, studying pre-law.
lieutenant is generally indicated and accepted that Taylor was the inspiration behind the founding of Pi Kappa Alpha.
He gave the fraternity its name and motto. Upon graduation Taylor continued to study law but never practiced it as a profession.
He devoted himself primarily to commercial enterprises and politics, amassing a small fortune through real estate. Taylor also served as President of the Common Council of Norfolk, a position similar to the office of mayor.
Always thought of as an outstanding philanthropist and citizen, Taylor made this reputation through using his fortune generously for community service initiatives.
On February 16, 1896, Taylor dropped dead on the streets of Norfolk while talking with an associate. A Norfolk newspaper wrote the following upon Taylor"s death:.
Taylor represented Norfolk as a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates for two separate terms, 1874–1875 and 1890–1891.