Political party Democratic Name Leon Taylor Party Democratic Party Resigned January 20, 1914 | Religion Baptist Education Denison University Succeeded by James Fairman Fielder | |
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Preceded by James Fairman Fielder
as Acting Governor Role Former Governor of New Jersey Died April 1, 1924, Denver, Colorado, United States Previous office Governor of New Jersey (1913–1914) | ||
Leon Rutherford Taylor (October 26, 1883 - April 1, 1924) was a New Jersey politician, who was the acting governor of New Jersey from October 28, 1913, to January 20, 1914. Taylor took office upon the resignation of James Fairman Fielder, who had stepped down to create a vacancy in the governorship and avoid constitutional limits on succeeding himself.
Biography
Taylor was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey on October 26, 1883. He attended Denison University in Ohio, studied law and established himself as a lawyer in New Jersey. Taylor was elected to three terms in the New Jersey General Assembly, and was chosen as its speaker. After Governor of New Jersey James Fairman Fielder resigned from office on October 28, 1913, Taylor became acting governor by virtue of his role as speaker of the house, serving until January 20, 1914, when Fielder assumed a full term in office. Taylor died on April 1, 1924, in Denver, Colorado.