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William Sylvester Taylor (October 10, 1853 – August 2, 1928) was an American politician who was the 33rd Governor of Kentucky. He was initially declared the winner of the disputed gubernatorial election of 1899, but the Kentucky General Assembly, dominated by the Democrats, reversed the election results, giving the victory to his Democratic ...
Taylor entered politics in 1888, serving as a delegate to the Republican National Convention, a position he held again in 1890. He also served as the Kentucky attorney general from 1896 to 1899. Taylor won the 1899 Republican gubernatorial nomination, and then went on to defeat the Democratic candidate, William Goebel, in a very close election.
Nov 2, 2023 · With two rival Governors, each with their own militia, and the General Assembly’s Democrats and Republicans meeting as separate legislatures, the state was on the verge of civil war. Tune into next week’s Throwback Thursday to see how Kentucky survived these perilous times.
William Sylvester Taylor. Governor of Kentucky. He served in his state's highest office for 50 days (December 1899 to January 1900), during what became one of the most controversial disputes in American political history. It culminated with the assassination of his opponent, Governor William Goebel. Taylor was born on a farm in Butler...
William Sylvester Taylor was an American politician who was the 33rd Governor of Kentucky. He was initially declared the winner of the disputed gubernatorial election of 1899, but the Kentucky General Assembly, dominated by the Democrats, reversed the election results, giving the victory to his Democratic opponent, William Goebel.
Oct 11, 2015 · William S. Taylor was inaugurated governor after the disputed election of 1899 against State Senator William Goebel of Covington. He served a total of 50 days. Taylor, a Butler County native, was a teacher, lawyer and farmer, as well as politician prior to becoming Governor of Kentucky.
Sep 14, 2018 · William S. Taylor (1853-1928) This Republican governor from Butler Co. was declared winner over William Goebel and inaugurated Dec. 12, 1899. When Democrats contested the election, controversy and extreme bitterness led to Sen. Goebel's being shot in front of Old Capitol, Jan. 30, 1900.
