John Tayler

John Tayler (July 4, 1742 – March 19, 1829) was a merchant and politician. He served nine years as the lieutenant governor of New York, four months acting as the fifth governor of New York, and also in both houses of the New York State Legislature.

For the English painter, see John Frederick Tayler. For the English Unitarian minister, see John James Tayler.
Not to be confused with John Tyler.

John Tayler
5th Governor of New York
Acting
In office
February 24, 1817 – June 30, 1817
LieutenantPhiletus Swift (acting)
Preceded byDaniel D. Tompkins
Succeeded byDeWitt Clinton
Lieutenant Governor of New York
In office
July 1, 1817 – December 31, 1822
GovernorDeWitt Clinton
Preceded byPhiletus Swift (acting)
Succeeded byErastus Root
In office
July 1, 1813 – February 24, 1817
GovernorDaniel D. Tompkins
Preceded byDeWitt Clinton
Succeeded byPhiletus Swift (acting)
Lieutenant Governor of New York
Acting
In office
January 29, 1811 – May 2, 1811
GovernorDaniel D. Tompkins
Preceded byJohn Broome
Succeeded byDeWitt Clinton
Personal details
Born(1742-07-04)July 4, 1742
New York City, Province of New York, British America
DiedMarch 19, 1829(1829-03-19) (aged 86)
Albany, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
SpouseMargarita Van Valkenburgh
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