Robert Taylor (congressman)
- Robert Taylor (congressman)
Robert Taylor (April 29, 1763 – July 3, 1845) was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.
Born in Orange Court House, Virginia, Taylor completed preparatory studies, studied law and was admitted to the bar 1783, commencing practice in Orange Court House. He held several local offices before serving in the Virginia Senate from 1804 to 1815 also serving as president pro tempore. He was elected an Adams Republican to the United States House of Representatives in 1824, serving from 1825 to 1827. Afterwards, he devoted his attention to the management of his plantation. Taylor died at his estate called "Meadow Farm" in Orange County, Virginia on July 3, 1845 and was interred in the family cemetery on the estate.
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