John Taylor (Dumbarton Burghs MP)
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John Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 1857 |
| Died | 19 September 1936 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Politician |
John Taylor, OBE, JP (23 December 1857 – 19 September 1936) was the member of parliament (MP) for Dumbarton Burghs elected at the 1918 general election, when he narrowly defeated David Kirkwood.[1]
A native of Stirling, he was educated at Cambusbarron Public School and Stirling Art School. A painter and decorator by trade in business at Clydebank from 1888 to 1919, he was a member of the Clydebank Town Council for 25 years and provost for 14 years.
He is usually regarded as a Liberal, although his candidacy was jointly organised by the National Democratic and Labour Party.[2] In the House of Commons, he was a supporter of David Lloyd George's coalition government.
He lost the seat to Kirkwood in 1922, when he stood as a National Liberal, and he did not stand again.
References[edit]
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "D" (part 4)
- ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1975). Minor Parties in British By-elections, 1885-1974. London: Macmillan Press. pp. 53–54.
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