Statewide County WI Archives Biographies.....Taylor, George W. 
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Source: The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin, 1897
Author: Compiled and Published under under the direction of Henry Casson

ASSEMBLY.
The assembly consists of 100 members, who are chosen biennially by districts, 
and who receive a compensation of $500 for their term of office. The speaker is 
chosen by the members, and receives $500 for his services.
The assembly contains 91 republicans, 8 democrats and 1 fusion.

MARINETTE COUNTY.
Population in 1895—27,271.

GEORGE W. TAYLOR (Rep.), of Marinette, was born in Wenham, Mass., March 31, 
1855, and fitted for college at the high schools of Middletown and Hartford, 
Conn., but preferred a business life. Has been engaged in the lumber business 
since 1873. He came to Wisconsin in 18S0, settling at Oconto, but removing to 
Marinette in 1892, where he has since resided. Prior to coming' to Wisconsin he 
resided for fourteen years at Chicago. Mr. Taylor is a lineal descendent of 
John Alden, of Mayflower fame. He was elected to the assembly in 1894, 
receiving 2,866 votes, against 2,059 for Amos Holgate, democrat and populist, 
and 139 for Jacob O. Lindern, prohibition; was re-elected to the assembly in 
1896, receiving 4,098 votes, against 1,991 votes for John E. Wilson, democrat.

Additional Comments:
The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin Compiled and Published under
the direction of Henry Casson, Secretary of State 1897.


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