William Thomas Taylor

Sir William Thomas Taylor
KCMG
Sir William Taylor (center) at Kuala Lebir (present day, Kuala Krai District), Kelantan, July 1909.
Resident-General of the Federated Malay States
In office
1905–1911
Preceded bySir William Hood Treacher
Succeeded bySir Arthur Henderson Young
8th Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements
In office
5 July 1901[1] – 31 December 1904[2]
MonarchEdward VII
GovernorSir Frank Swettenham
Sir John Anderson
Preceded bySir James Alexander Swettenham
Sir Walter Egerton (Acting)
C W Sneyd-Kynnersley (Acting)
Succeeded byFrederick George Penney
21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue
In office
10 June 1895 – 1 March 1902
Preceded byJames Alexander Swettenham
Succeeded byFrancis Robert Ellis
Personal details
Born10 November 1848
Died8 March 1931(1931-03-08) (aged 82)
Vence, Alpes Maritimes[3]
Spouse
Mabel Ruth Mason
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(m. 1914⁠–⁠1931)​
OccupationColonial Administrator

Sir William Thomas Taylor, KCMG (10 November 1848 – 18 March 1931)[4] was a British colonial administrator.[5][6][7]

Career

Taylor began his career in colonial service as Collector of Customs and Excise in Larnaca (Cyprus) in 1879, subsequently being promoted to Receiver-General and Chief Collector of Customs and Excise of Cyprus.[6][7]

He was appointed the 21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue of Ceylon on 10 June 1895, succeeding James Alexander Swettenham, and held the office until 1 March 1902. He was succeeded by F. R. Ellis.[7][8]

In July 1901, he was appointed as the 8th Colonial Secretary of Singapore, taking up his position there until 1904.[7][1]

He was confirmed in the appointment of Resident-General for the Federated Malay States in January, 1905[7] and made KCMG that year in recognition of his services.[9] He held the post until 1911.

Honours

Taylor was awarded Companion of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) in 1895 New Year Honours[10] and Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) in 1905 Birthday Honours.[9]

Family

Taylor married Mabel Ruth Mason on 14 July 1914, the widow of Mr J Scott Mason of F.M.S. Civil Service.[7][11]

References

  1. ^ a b "No. 27330". The London Gazette. 5 July 1901. p. 4470.
  2. ^ "Untitled". The Straits Times. 21 November 1904. p. 4.
  3. ^ "1931: A Backward Glance at the Year That is Dead". The Straits Times. 7 January 1932. p. 14. Royal Family Tragedy
  4. ^ "Taylor, Sir William Thomas". ukwhoswho. 1 December 2007.
  5. ^ "Malaya in London". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 21 April 1931. p. 6.
  6. ^ a b "Sir WM. Taylor Dead". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 20 March 1931. p. 12.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Death of Sir William Taylor". The Straits Times. 19 March 1931. p. 11.
  8. ^ "Former Auditor Generals". auditorgeneral.gov.lk. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  9. ^ a b "Twentieth century impressions of British Malaya: its history, people, commerce, industries, and resources". Cornell University. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  10. ^ "No. 26584". The London Gazette. 1 January 1895. p. 1.
  11. ^ "Marriage". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 10 August 1914. p. 16.
Government offices
Preceded by Resident-General of the Federated Malay States
1905–1911 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements
1901–1904 		Succeeded by
Legal offices
Preceded by Accountant General and Controller of Revenue
1895–1902 		Succeeded by