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Miles Taylor

Miles Taylor served as a representative for Louisiana (1855-1861).

  • Democratic
  • Louisiana
  • District 2
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Louisiana

Representing constituents across the Louisiana delegation.

District District 2

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1855-1861

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Miles Taylor, born July 16, 1805, was an American politician who served as a Representative from Louisiana in the United States Congress from 1855 to 1861. A member of the Democratic Party, Taylor served 3 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 2 congressional district.

Congressional Career

Miles Taylor was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party, representing Louisiana from the state’s 2 congressional district. Taylor served from 1855-12-03 to 1861-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 3 terms in office.

During this period of American history, Taylor participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of Louisiana. As a Democratic Party member, Taylor’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

Miles Taylor’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of Louisiana and the broader history of the United States. As a Democratic Party representative from Louisiana, Taylor played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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