Dubuque, Dubuque County Republican. Born at Holy Cross Feb. 13, 1936, oldest son of Francis and Dorothy Taylor. Graduated Holy Cross High School 1954. Associated with father in farming. Employed at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works as construction-maintenance mechanic. Married Joan Marie Brandel 1961. One son; one daughter. Served in United States Army Reserves. Catholic. Past member Toastmasters International. Member Dubuque Co. Conservation Society. First term in Iowa House.