James Banks Taylor

James Banks Taylor (31 January 1834^[1] – 31 January 1884) was a Scottish businessman and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.

Taylor was born in Tranent, a small town near Edinburgh. He entered the firm of Smith, Archer & Co. in Hong Kong in 1861 and was admitted a partner of the firm in 1864.^[2] He was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1867^[3] and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong in 1868 vice Phineas Ryrie's absence on leave.^[4] He retired from the Smith, Archer & Co. in December 1871.^[5] He died on 31 January 1884 in New York.^[6]

References

^ Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
^ "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 5 March 1864. p. 89.
^ "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 24 August 1867. p. 305.
^ "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 3 October 1868. p. 375.
^ "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 17 February 1872. p. 80.
^ "Returns of Superior and Subordinate Courts, for 1885" (PDF).

Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Preceded by Phineas Ryrie	Unofficial Member 1868–1870	Succeeded by Phineas Ryrie

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[1] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

[2] "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 5 March 1864. p. 89.

[3] "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 24 August 1867. p. 305.

[4] "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 3 October 1868. p. 375.

[5] "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 17 February 1872. p. 80.

[6] "Returns of Superior and Subordinate Courts, for 1885" (PDF).

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