James Davis Taylor

James Davis Taylor (September 2, 1863 – May 11, 1941) was a Canadian publisher, journalist, soldier and Conservative politician. As a member of the Ottawa Sharpshooters, Taylor was involved in resisting the 1885 North-West Rebellion. As a lieutenant colonel during World War I he commanded the 131st Battalion overseas.

Taylor was MP for New Westminster from 1908 until 1917. Davis was then appointed to the Senate where he served until his death.