John Tayloe II
John Tayloe II | |
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| Member of the Virginia Governor's Council | |
| In office 1757-1774 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1721 Old House, Richmond County, Virginia colony |
| Died | April 18, 1779 (aged 57) Mount Airy, Richmond County, Virginia |
| Resting place | Mount Airy, Richmond County, Virginia |
| Nationality | British/American |
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| Relatives | Mann Page (brother-in-law), Edward Lloyd IV (son-in-law), Francis Lightfoot Lee (son-in-law) |
| Occupation | Planter, Agent |
| Known for | Virginia Planter, Builder of Mount Airy, Owner Neabsco Iron Works, Founder American Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
Col. John Tayloe II (28 May 1721 – 18 April 1779) was a Virginia planter and politician who served on the Virginia Governor's Council, also known as the Virginia Council of State. A colonial Colonel in the Virginia Militia, he is better remembered as an ironmaster, horse breeder, racing enthusiast and father-in-law of United States Declaration of Independence signer Francis Lightfoot Lee.
Tayloe built Mount Airy, the Neo-Palladian villa overlooking the Rappahannock River, still held and occupied by the Tayloe family in the 21st century. Tayloe, his father and namesake son were said to exemplify gentry entrepreneurship.