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George Taylor

Member From: 1742 - 1758

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  • Additional Info: ​Henry Downs was expelled from the House on May 11, 1742 because it was proved that prior to his election he had been convicted of a felony and theft. Robert Slaughter was declared not duly elected on June 5, 1742, and a new writ of election was ordered to replace both burgesses (Downs & Slaughter) for Orange County.    George Taylor was elected; the identity of the other burgess is unknown.  
Session District District Number Party Leadership Committees
1742-1747 Orange Public Claims
1748-1749 Orange Public Claims
1752-1755 Orange Public Claims
1756-1758 Orange Public Claims

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