Austin Claude Taylor Politician

Austin Claude Taylor (June 20, 1893 – January 17, 1965) was a farmer, merchant and political figure in New Brunswick. Born in Salisbury, New Brunswick, he represented Westmorland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1935 to 1957.Appointed to the Executive Council as the Minister of Agriculture, he served under two Premiers from 1935 to 1952.Austin Taylor was the leader of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick from 1954 to 1956. On January 3, 1957 Taylor was appointed to the Senate of Canada by Canadian Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent as the representative for Westmorland, New Brunswick. He served in the Senate until his death in 1965.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 20, 1893
Birth place	New Brunswick , Salisbury New Brunswick
Date of death	January 17, 1965

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Office holder

appointer	Louis St. Laurent
office	Senator for Westmorland New Brunswick Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Westmorland New Brunswick Leader of the Opposition
party	Liberal Party of Canada
successor	Joseph E. Connolly