Miles Taylor
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| In office 1855 - 1861 |
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| Preceded by | Theodore Gaillard Hunt |
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| Succeeded by | Michael Hahn |
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| Born | July 16, 1805 Saratoga Springs, New York |
| Died | September 23, 1873 Saratoga Springs, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eliza Ann Bruden |
Miles Taylor (July 16, 1805 – September 23, 1873) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana. He served three terms as a Democrat.
Taylor was born in Saratoga Springs, New York. He served in Congress from 1855 until Louisiana's secession from the Union. He died in Saratoga Springs, New York and is buried in family graveyard at plantation "Front Scattery" near Belle-Alliance, Louisiana. Personal Life:
- May 21, 1838 married to Eliza Ann Bruden age 19 of Mississippi at Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. She died in 1850. They had 4 children:
- John;
- Mary;
- Thomas (died Oct 11, 1908, Cassanova Virginia) who served in 8th Louisiana Regiment};
- Searing (died Feb 25, 1891, St Emma Plantation age 45) who served as a "special Agent" for the Confederate Government.
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| Preceded by Theodore Gaillard Hunt |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district 1855 – 1861 |
Succeeded by Michael Hahn under Union occupation in 1863 |
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