Austin Claude Taylor

The Hon. Austin Claude Taylor
Taylor, pictured in a 1944 newspaper
Senator for Westmorland, New Brunswick
In office 1957–1965
Appointed by	Louis St. Laurent
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Westmorland
In office 1935–1957
New Brunswick Leader of the Opposition
In office 1952–1957
Preceded by	Hugh John Flemming
Succeeded by	Joseph E. Connolly
Personal details
Born	(1893-06-20)June 20, 1893 Salisbury, New Brunswick
Died	January 17, 1965(1965-01-17) (aged 71)
Party	Liberal

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.

References

• Austin Claude Taylor – Parliament of Canada biography
• Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture (PDF file)