George Taylor (Pennsylvania politician)
George Taylor (c. 1716 – February 23, 1781) was an American ironmaster and politician who was a Founding Father of the United States and a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Pennsylvania. His former home, the George Taylor House in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, was named a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
George Taylor | |
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| Member, Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania | |
| In office March 4, 1777 – November 8, 1777 | |
| Pennsylvania Delegate to the Continental Congress | |
| In office July 20, 1776 – February 17, 1777 | |
| Member, Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly | |
| In office 1763–1769 | |
| In office 1775–1777 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1716 Kingdom of Ireland (possibly Ulster) |
| Died | February 23, 1781 (aged 64–65) Parsons-Taylor House, Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Easton Cemetery, Easton |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse |
Ann Taylor Savage (m. 1743) |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Ironmaster |
| Signature | |
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