R. Fenwick Taylor | |
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Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
In office January 1, 1891 – February 28, 1925 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Fenwick Taylor March 10, 1849 Myrtle Hill, South Carolina |
Died | February 26, 1928 Tallahassee, Florida | (aged 78)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Amelia E. Haile (m. 1872) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Read law |
Occupation | Jurist, politician |
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Robert Fenwick Taylor (March 10, 1849 – February 26, 1928) was an American lawyer and a Democratic politician who served on the Florida Supreme Court for 35 years, 18 of them as chief justice.[1] He was first appointed on January 1, 1891. He resigned February 28, 1925. He served three terms as Chief Justice, from 1897 to 1905, from 1915 to 1917, and from 1923 to 1925.