Representative Samuel Mitchell Taylor

Samuel Mitchell Taylor served as a Representative from Arkansas in the United States Congress from 1911 to 1923. A member of the Democratic Party, Samuel Mitchell Taylor contributed to the legislative process during 6 terms in office.

Samuel Mitchell Taylor’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Samuel Mitchell Taylor participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Samuel Mitchell Taylor (May 25, 1852 – September 13, 1921) was a U.S. representative from Arkansas, father of Chester W. Taylor. Born near Fulton, Mississippi, Taylor attended the public schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in Tupelo, Mississippi, and commenced practice in 1876. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1879 and 1880. He moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in 1887, where he continued the practice of law. He served as prosecuting attorney of the eleventh judicial district of Arkansas 1888-1892. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1896. Taylor was elected as a Democrat to the 63rd United States Congress. Taylor was subsequently elected to the Sixty-second Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Joseph T. Robinson. He was reelected to the Sixty-fourth and to the three succeeding Congresses and served from January 15, 1913, until his death in Washington, D.C., September 13, 1921. He was interred in Bellewood Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.