John Louis Taylor
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John Louis Taylor (March 1, 1769 – January 29, 1829) was an American jurist who served as the first chief justice of North Carolina from 1819 to 1829.
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John Louis Taylor | |
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1st Chief Justice of North Carolina | |
In office January 1, 1819 – January 29, 1829 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Leonard Henderson |
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina | |
In office November 26, 1814 – December 8, 1817 | |
Preceded by | Robert Williams (as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Tennessee) |
Succeeded by | Calvin Jones |
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Tennessee | |
In office December 12, 1802 – December 12, 1805 | |
Preceded by | William Polk |
Succeeded by | John Hall |
Personal details | |
Born | (1769-03-01)March 1, 1769 London, England |
Died | January 29, 1829(1829-01-29) (aged 59) Raleigh, North Carolina |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, North Carolina |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary, read law under George Wythe |
Occupation | Jurist, politician |
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