Past Grand Master Profile

Edward Wyllys Taylor

Home Council:   Houston No. 1
Year Served:   1856
Born:   June 14th, 1814
Died:   November 5th, 1886

Edward Wyllys Taylor was a New England transplant to northeastern Texas, originally hailing from Deerfield, MA.

Edward Taylor was the first president of the Houston School Board, and was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church.

Taylor served in later years as president of the Houston Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade.

Obituary

Glenwood Cemetery Houston, Tx.