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George Taylor (c. 1716 – February 23, 1781) was an American ironmaster and politician who was a Founding Father of the United States and a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Pennsylvania.
2 de mai. de 2012 · George Taylor (c. 1716 – February 23, 1781) was a Colonial Ironmaster and a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Pennsylvania. Today, his former home, the George Taylor House in Catasauqua, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is a National Historic Landmark owned by the Borough of Catasauqua.
24 de nov. de 2021 · Bios. George Taylor was the only former indentured servant to sign the Declaration of Independence. Published 9/11/21 - Updated 11/22/21. George Taylor first came to Pennsylvania from Ireland as a 20-year-old indentured servant. As an indentured servant, he exchanged his labor for the cost of his travel across the Atlantic Ocean.
18 de fev. de 2020 · Beginning Politics. In 1755, he agreed to enter into a partnership with two of the wealthiest ironworkers in the country, and moved to Bucks County. In 1757, George was elected Justice of the Peace in Bucks County. This was his first public role.
George Taylor. 1716-1781. Representing Pennsylvania at the Continental Congress. by Ole Erekson, Engraver, c1876, Library of Congress. Little is known about George Taylor. He was a working man and little concerned with politics, though he acted in service to his nation when called.
George Taylor signed his name to the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776. Taylor's last significant political role was serving on the Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council. Taylor was forced into an early resignation in 1777 when he became stricken with a serious illness.
George Taylor (c. 1716 – February 23, 1781) was an American ironmaster and politician who was a Founding Father of the United States and a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Pennsylvania.
