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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "Sir WM. Taylor Dead". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 20 March 1931. p. 12.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "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. 1 2 "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.
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