John Edward Taylor

1830–1905 (age 75)

Biography

John Edward Taylor, born in 1830, was a businessman whose leadership in commerce benefited both his colleagues and the wider civic life of his community.

He balanced enterprise with generous support for cultural and philanthropic efforts, and the esteem in which he was held endures at Kensal Green Cemetery where he rests.

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