Tommy Taylor (politician)
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Tommy Taylor (ca 1910)
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for City of Christchurch |
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In office 1896 – 1899 |
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In office 1902 – 1905 |
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| Succeeded by | electorate dissolved |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Christchurch North |
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In office 1908 – 27 July 1911 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Gray |
| Succeeded by | Leonard Isitt |
| 29th Mayor of Christchurch | |
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In office 27 April 1911 – 27 July 1911 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Allison |
| Succeeded by | John Joseph Dougall |
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| Born | 16 June 1862 Kirton in Lindsey, North Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 27 July 1911 (aged 49) Christchurch |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
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Independent New Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth |
| Children | five daughters and one son, including E.B.E. Taylor |
| Occupation | importer, estate agent |
Thomas Edward (Tommy) Taylor (16 June 1862 – 27 July 1911) was a Christchurch mayor, New Zealand Member of Parliament, businessman and prohibitionist (advocate of temperance).
Taylor was born on 16 June 1862 in Kirton in Lindsey, North Lincolnshire, England, the son of Edward Taylor and his wife, Anne Turner. The Taylors emigrated to New Zealand in 1873, arriving at Lyttelton on the Cardigan Castle on 15 November. They settled in Addington. Taylor briefly continued his education at Christchurch West School but left in 1874 for employment.
For nearly 20 years, Taylor was employed by Heywood and Co (forwarding agents) and was their manager for several years. In February 1895, he became self-employed as a real estate agent and importer.
Taylor stood in the City of Christchurch by-election on 13 February 1896 against Charles Lewis and Richard Molesworth Taylor. Lewis won with a majority of 402 votes, with Tommy Taylor coming second.
He contested the City of Christchurch electorate at the 1896 general election in December and this time was returned as a Member of Parliament. He held this seat until 1899 and from 1902 to 1905.
Taylor contested the Christchurch North electorate in the 1905 general election, but lost against Charles Gray. He contested this seat again and represented Christchurch North from 1908 to 27 July 1911. Taylor sat as an Independent Liberal-Labour MP and received endorsement from the Labour movement. His death caused a by-election, which was won by Leonard Isitt.
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