William Thomas Taylor
British colonial administrator (1848–1931)
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Sir William Thomas Taylor, KCMG (10 November 1848 – 18 March 1931)[4] was a British colonial administrator.[5][6][7]
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Sir John Anderson
Sir William Thomas Taylor | |
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Sir William Taylor (center) at Kuala Lebir (present day, Kuala Krai District), Kelantan, July 1909. | |
| Resident-General of the Federated Malay States | |
| In office 1905–1911 | |
| Preceded by | Sir William Hood Treacher |
| Succeeded by | Sir Arthur Henderson Young |
| 8th Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements | |
| In office 5 July 1901[1] – 31 December 1904[2] | |
| Monarch | Edward VII |
| Governor | Sir Frank Swettenham Sir John Anderson |
| Preceded by | Sir James Alexander Swettenham Sir Walter Egerton (Acting) C W Sneyd-Kynnersley (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Frederick George Penney |
| 21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue | |
| In office 10 June 1895 – 1 March 1902 | |
| Preceded by | James Alexander Swettenham |
| Succeeded by | Francis Robert Ellis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1848 |
| Died | 8 March 1931 (aged 82) |
| Spouse |
Mabel Ruth Mason
(m. 1914–1931) |
| Occupation | Colonial Administrator |
Career
Taylor began his career in colonial service as Collector of Customs and Excise in Larnaca (Cyprus) in 1879, subsequently being promoted to Receiver-General and Chief Collector of Customs and Excise of Cyprus.[6][7]
He was appointed the 21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue of Ceylon on 10 June 1895, succeeding James Alexander Swettenham, and held the office until 1 March 1902. He was succeeded by F. R. Ellis.[7][8]
In July 1901, he was appointed as the 8th Colonial Secretary of Singapore, taking up his position there until 1904.[7][1]
He was confirmed in the appointment of Resident-General for the Federated Malay States in January 1905[7] and made KCMG that year in recognition of his services.[9] He held the post until 1911.
Honours
Taylor was awarded Companion of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) in 1895 New Year Honours[10] and Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) in 1905 Birthday Honours.[9]