Walton R. L. Taylor

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Walton R. L. Taylor
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154th Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia
In office
January 1, 1934 – August 31, 1938
Preceded by
Succeeded byJohn A. Gurkin
Personal details
Born
Walton Robert Lawson Taylor

(1886-12-28)December 28, 1886
Windsor, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1941(1941-03-22) (aged 54)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Spouse(s)Mary Elizabeth Jackson
Alma materWashington and Lee University (LLB)

Walton Robert Lawson Taylor (December 28, 1886 – March 22, 1941) was an American attorney and politician who served on the Norfolk, Virginia city council. He retired in 1938, after being displaced as president of the council and mayor of the city by John A. Gurkin.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ "W. R. L. Taylor, Former Mayor Of Norfolk, Dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. March 23, 1941. p. 10. Retrieved October 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Political Ax May Swing In Norfolk". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 3, 1938. p. 2. Retrieved October 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.

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