TAYLOR, ALLAN KERR (1833-90), the fourth son of Lieut-general W. Taylor (q.v.), was born at Seringapatam, educated at the Edinburgh High School and came to New Zealand in 1849. He bought land at Mount Albert, where he lived until his death (14 Apr 1890). He represented Northern Division in the Auckland Provincial Council (1855-57 and 1870-73), and Waitemata (1873-75). He was also chairman of the Mount Albert highway board and later of the road board and president of the Auckland Racing Club. Taylor was interested in the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.

Auckland P.C. Proc.; Cycl. NZ. ii (p); N.Z. Herald, 15 Apr 1890.

Reference: Volume 2, page 189

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