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Description
William Sylvester Taylor (1853-1928) — also known as William S. Taylor; W. S. Taylor; "Hog Jaw" of Kentucky. Born in Butler County, Ky., October 10, 1853. Republican. Lawyer; state court judge in Kentucky, 1886; Kentucky state attorney general, 1896-99; Governor of Kentucky, 1899-1900; delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1900. Indicted in 1900 as a conspirator in the assassination of William J. Goebel; fled to Indiana; never extradited; pardoned in 1909 by Gov. Augustus E. Wilson. Died August 2, 1928. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Ind.
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Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Celluloid
Distinguishing marks
The Whitehead & Hoag Co Patented July, 17, 1894, april 14, 1896, July 21, 1896
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
3/4" diameter
Date Period
1899
History
Kentucky's first Republican governor
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