James Wickes Taylor
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James Wickes Taylor, was born in Starkey
, New York, and, after his formal education, studied law under his father. He was admitted to the bar in Ohio in 1843 and in 1846 established the Cincinnati Morning Signal newspaper while taking an active role in politics.
He enjoyed a varied and successful career on a number of fronts in business and government. He functioned as a special agent with the US Treasury Department
from 1859-1869. His experience there led to his appointment as United States Consul in Winnipeg
, Manitoba, Canada in 1870, a position he held until his death.
Starkey, New York
Starkey is a town in Yates County, New York, USA. The population was 3,465 at the 2000 census. The town is in the southeast part of the county and south of Geneva, New York.- History :...
, New York, and, after his formal education, studied law under his father. He was admitted to the bar in Ohio in 1843 and in 1846 established the Cincinnati Morning Signal newspaper while taking an active role in politics.
He enjoyed a varied and successful career on a number of fronts in business and government. He functioned as a special agent with the US Treasury Department
United States Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury is an executive department and the treasury of the United States federal government. It was established by an Act of Congress in 1789 to manage government revenue...
from 1859-1869. His experience there led to his appointment as United States Consul in Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Manitoba, Canada in 1870, a position he held until his death.