Hedley C. Taylor | |
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District Judge for Edmonton | |
In office 1907–1931 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sheffield, New Brunswick | September 20, 1864
Died | February 23, 1931 Victoria, British Columbia | (aged 66)
Spouse | Bessie Taylor |
Hedley Clarence Taylor (September 20, 1864 – February 23, 1931) was a Canadian politician and judge. Taylor was born in Sheffield, New Brunswick in 1864. He studied law at Mt. Alison University and the University of Michigan, in 1891.[1] He partnered with John R. Boyle to form the firm of Taylor & Boyle, which later became Boyle, Parlee, Freeman, Abbott & Mustard. He served as a district judge for the city of Edmonton, ran unsuccessfully for alderman and mayor in several Edmonton municipal elections, and served multiple terms on the Edmonton Public School Board.[2] He died in Victoria, British Columbia in 1931 of pneumonia.[3]