Biography

Taylor, John W. (1784-1854) — of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, N.Y. Born in Charlton, Saratoga County, N.Y., March 26, 1784. Democrat. Lawyer; member of New York state assembly from Saratoga County, 1811-13; U.S. Representative from New York, 1813-33 (11th District 1813-23, 17th District 1823-33); defeated, 1832; Speaker of the U.S. House, 1820-21, 1825-27; member of New York state senate 4th District, 1841-42; resigned 1842. Died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, September 18, 1854 (age 70 years, 176 days). Interment at Ballston Spa Cemetery, Ballston Spa, N.Y.
Relatives: Married to Jane Hodge (1786-1838).