Robert Allan

Background

Born on September 12, 1880, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Allan was the son of Martin Smith Allan and Shara Neptune.

Education

He was educated in the public schools of Saint John until he was 18, when he moved to Boston, Massachusetts, and finished his schooling there.

Career

He did "electrical experimental work" in Boston and moved to California in 1903, where he joined the Electrical Workers Union and worked with the Woodill-Hulse Electric Company and then with the Auto Vehicle Company. He began working in insurance and finance in 1905, then became president of the Guarantee Finance & Securities Company and vice-president of Insurance Plan Mutual Building and Loan. Allan was married to Helen M. Urenn of Taylorville in 1907.

They had two children, Junior. and Lois.

His hobbies were golf and fishing. After leaving the City Council, Allan returned to his private business interests.

City Council.

Membership

A Methodist and a Republican, Taylor was a member of the Jonathan, City, Breakfast, Casa Delegate March, Lakeside, El Caballero and San Pedro Golf clubs.

Connections

Partner:

Allan MacMaster