John May Taylor

John May Taylor
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 8th district
In office
March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1887
Preceded byJohn Atkins
Succeeded byBenjamin A. Enloe
Personal details
BornMay 18, 1838 (1838-05-18)
Lexington, Tennessee
DiedFebruary 17, 1911 (1911-02-18) (aged 72)
Lexington, Tennessee
Citizenship United States
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAmanda McHaney Taylor
Children
  • Mary Lou Taylor Harmon
  • William McHaney Taylor
  • Nannie Taylor
  • Jesse Taylor
  • Daisy Taylor
  • John M Taylor
Alma materUnion University Cumberland School of Law
Profession
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America Confederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
Rank Major (CSA)
Unit27th Tennessee Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John May Taylor (May 18, 1838 – February 17, 1911) was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.