John Robeson Taylor
Canadian politician
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John Robeson Taylor (1889 – May 26, 1976[1]) was a Scottish-born implement dealer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Wadena from 1929 to 1934 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as an independent member.
John Robeson Taylor | |
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| Born | 1889 |
| Died | May 26, 1976 (aged 86–87) |
| Alma mater | Brandon College |
| Occupation | Politician |
He came to Canada at the age of 17, studied at Brandon College and then settled on a homestead in the Kelvington-Nut Mountain area in 1908. Taylor served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I and in the Canadian Veterans Guard during World War II. He served on the village council for Invermay, Saskatchewan and was a member of the local school board.[1] Taylor ran unsuccessfully for the Mackenzie seat in the Canadian House of Commons in 1945.[2]
