Nelson Taylor | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Fernando Wood |
| Succeeded by | John Morrissey |
| Member of the California Senate from San Joaquin | |
| In office 1850–1856 | |
| Succeeded by | William D. Fairhead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1821 South Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Died | January 16, 1894 (aged 72) South Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Taylor (1823 – 1908) |
| Children | Nelson Taylor Jr. (1854 – 1912) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | 72nd New York Infantry Excelsior Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Nelson Taylor (June 8, 1821 – January 16, 1894) was a U.S. Representative from New York, a brigadier-general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and a captain in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War.