Background
Taylor, William Mackergo was born on October 23, 1829 in Kilmarnock, Scotland. Son of Peter and Isobel (Mackergo) Taylor.
Taylor, William Mackergo was born on October 23, 1829 in Kilmarnock, Scotland. Son of Peter and Isobel (Mackergo) Taylor.
Graduated from the University Glasgow (Scotland), 1849. Doctor of Laws, College of New Jersey (now Princeton), 1883.
Trained for ministry Divinity Hall, United Presbyterian Church, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1849-1852. Came to the United States, 1871. Installed pastor Broadway Tabernacle, New York City, 1872-1892, pastor emeritus, 1892.
Editor-in-chief The Christian at Work, 1876-1880. Corporate member American Board Commissioners for Foreign Missions, 1872-1895. President American Missionary Association.
President Congressional Church Building Society, 1885-1895. Author: David King of Israel, 1875. Elijah the Prophet, 1876.
The Ministry of the Word, 1876.
Member American Board Commrs.
Married Jessie Steedman, October 4, 1853, 9 children.