George Taylor
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George Taylor
Co-Founder & Instrument Maker
George Taylor (1832–1890)
Born: Nov 1832 • New Hampshire
Died: 1890 • Rochester, NY
Role: Co-Founder (1851)
Firm: Kendall & Taylor, Taylor Bros.
George Taylor (1832–1890) was an American thermometer craftsman and industrial pioneer who co-founded Kendall & Taylor in Rochester, New York, in 1851, establishing the foundation of what would become the Taylor Instrument Companies.
Early Life & Background
Born in New Hampshire, George learned the craft of barometer and thermometer manufacturing prior to relocating to western New York.
Taylor Instrument Companies History
- 1851: Formed Kendall & Taylor with David Kendall at age 19 with initial capital of $600.
- 1853–1859: Operated sole proprietorship on Hill Street following Kendall's departure.
- 1872: Established Taylor Brothers with his brother Frank Taylor.
Legacy & Impact
George oversaw the expansion of glass thermometer precision and factory standardization, cementing Rochester's reputation as a center of American precision instrumentation.
