John Tayler

Time in Office: John Tayler served as the sixth Governor of New York for a very short time, from February 24, 1833, to December 31, 1833. That's less than a year!

How He Became Governor: Tayler didn't win an election to become governor.

Political Party: Tayler was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, which was one of the major political parties in the early years of the United States.

Background: Before becoming governor, Tayler had experience in politics. He served in the New York State Assembly and was also a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.After Being Governor: After his short time as governor, Tayler went back to being Lieutenant Governor when the new governor was elected.

Fun Fact: John Tayler holds the record for the shortest term as Governor of New York!

Born: July 4, 1742, New York City, New York, USA

Died: March 19, 1829 (aged 86), Albany, New York, USA

Preceded by: Daniel D. Tompkins

Succeeded by: DeWitt Clinton

Category:Governors of New York (state)
Category:19th-century American politicians
Category:Democratic-Republican Party politicians