Starke Taylor
Austin Starke Taylor, Jr. (July 2, 1922 – October 27, 2014) was an American politician. He served as Mayor of Dallas, Texas. Taylor was a member of the Republican Party. He served as mayor from 1983 to 1987. He was also a cotton investor. Taylor was born in Paris, Texas.
Starke Taylor, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Dallas, Texas | |
| In office 1983–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Wilson Evans |
| Succeeded by | Annette Strauss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2, 1922 Paris, Texas |
| Died | October 27, 2014 (aged 92) Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Delores Myrlee Burris, Carolyn Wray Norman Markle |
| Alma mater | Rice Institute |
| Occupation | Cotton investor |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Navy |
| Years of service | World War II |
Taylor died at his home in Dallas on October 27, 2014, aged 92.[1]
References
- "Former Dallas mayor, Starke Taylor, dies at age 92". Dallas News.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
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