John May Taylor

John May Taylor
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 8th district
In office
March 4, 1883  March 3, 1887
Preceded byJohn Atkins
Succeeded byBenjamin A. Enloe
Personal details
BornMay 18, 1838 (1838-05-18)
Lexington, Tennessee
DiedFebruary 17, 1911 (1911-02-18) (aged 72)
Lexington, Tennessee
Citizenship United States
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAmanda McHaney Taylor
Children
  • Mary Lou Taylor Harmon
  • William McHaney Taylor
  • Nannie Taylor
  • Jesse Taylor
  • Daisy Taylor
  • John M Taylor
Alma materUnion University Cumberland School of Law
Profession
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
Rank Major (CSA)
Unit27th Tennessee Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John May Taylor (May 18, 1838 – February 17, 1911) was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.