Sir William Thomas Taylor, (10 November 1848 – 18 March 1931) was a British colonial administrator.
Career
He 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.
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He was appointed the 21st of Ceylon on 10 June 1895, succeeding ]James Alexander Swettenham
Sir James Alexander Swettenham (1846 – 19 April 1933) was a British colonial administrator who was Governor of British Guiana (1901–1904) and Governor of Jamaica (1904–1907).
Early life
Alexander was born the son of James Oldham Swetten ...
, and held the office until 1 March 1902. He was succeeded by F. R. Ellis
Francis Robert Ellis, (5 May 1849 – 25 November 1915) was the 22nd Auditor General and Accountant General and Controller of Revenue of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
He was born the son of Colonel F. Ellis.
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In July 1901, he was appointed as the 8th Colonial Secretary of Singapore, taking up his position there until 1904.]Federated Malay States
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in January, 1905[ and made KCMG that year in recognition of his services.]
Honours
Taylor was awarded Companion of St. Michael and St. George
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* Any of several interpersonal relationships such as friend or acquaintance
* A domestic partner, akin to a spouse
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(CMG) in 1895 New Year Honours
The New Year Honours 1895 were appointments by Queen Victoria to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by members of the British Empire. They were published on 1 January 1895.
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and Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) in 1905 Birthday Honours
The 1905 Birthday Honours for the British Empire were announced on 30 June, to celebrate the birthday of Edward VII on 9 November.
The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour, and arranged by honour, w ...
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Family
Taylor married Mabel Ruth Mason on 14 July 1914, the widow of Mr J Scott Mason of F.M.S. Civil Service.
References
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1848 births
1931 deaths
British colonial governors and administrators in Asia
British colonial governors and administrators in Europe
Auditors General of Sri Lanka
Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Chief Secretaries of Singapore
Administrators in British Singapore