Taylor, Bayard
journalist, author, was born Jan. 11, 1825, in Kennett square, Pa. In 1846 he published a book containing the experiences of his journeyings; edited a newspaper at Phoenixville, Pa., for a year; then went to New York city and engaged in editorial work. In 1851 he set out on a protracted tour in the east, which occupied several years; and in 1862 and 1863 was secretary of the United States legation at St. Petersburg, Russia, and part of the time acting charge d' affaires. In 1874 he revisited Egypt, and attended the millennial celebration in Ireland. In 1878 he was appointed United States minister to Germany. He died Dec. 19, 1878, in Berlin, Prussia.