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Sir William Thomas Taylor
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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 by Sir William Hood Treacher
Succeeded by Sir Arthur Henderson Young
8th Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements
In office
5 July 1901 – 31 December 1904
Monarch Edward VII
Governor Sir Frank Swettenham
Sir John Anderson
Preceded by Sir James Alexander Swettenham
Sir Walter Egerton (Acting)
C W Sneyd-Kynnersley (Acting)
Succeeded by Frederick George Penney
21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue
In office
10 June 1895 – 1 March 1902
Preceded by James Alexander Swettenham
Succeeded by Francis Robert Ellis
Personal details
Born 10 November 1848
Died 8 March 1931(1931-03-08) (aged 82)
Vence, Alpes Maritimes
Spouse
Mabel Ruth Mason
(m. 1914⁠–⁠1931)
Occupation Colonial Administrator

Sir William Thomas Taylor, KCMG (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.

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.

In July 1901, he was appointed as the 8th Colonial Secretary of Singapore, taking up his position there until 1904.

He was confirmed in the appointment of Resident-General for the Federated Malay States in January, 1905 and made KCMG that year in recognition of his services. He held the post until 1911.

Honours

Taylor was awarded Companion of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) in 1895 New Year Honours and Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) in 1905 Birthday Honours.

Family

Taylor married Mabel Ruth Mason on 14 July 1914, the widow of Mr J Scott Mason of F.M.S. Civil Service.

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