Azor Taber
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Azor Taber | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 11th District | |
| In office January 1, 1852 – December 31, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen H. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Clarkson F. Crosby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1798 Knox, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 1858 (aged 60) |
| Resting place | Albany Rural Cemetery |
| Party | Whig |
Azor Taber (May 1, 1798 – June 10, 1858) was an American politician from New York.
Taber was born on May 1, 1798, in Knox, a town in Albany County, New York. He was the son of Gideon Chapman Taber (1764–1847) and Rebecca (née Willis) Taber (1775–1827).[1]
Career
After receiving a classical education, he entered the office of John Lansing Jr., then Chancellor of New York, and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and began practicing in Albany.[2] In 1833, he formed a partnership with Amos Dean, and, reportedly, he was ranked among the ablest attorneys of the city and gained a large and profitable business, and was known by the nickname "Razor Tabor".[3]
He was a member of the New York State Senate (11th D.) in 1852 and 1853.[4] In 1854, Tabor retired from practice due to ill health and returned to Knox.[5]