John Taylor

1753–1824

Nationality: American

Historical Period: The 19th Century

John Taylor, of Caroline County Virginia, was the preeminent theorist of Jeffersonian Old Republicanism. He was a strong advocate of individual and states rights in the face of the growing power of the federal government (“tyranny”) and opposed increased tariffs and mercantilist economic policy.

• Author: Construction Construed and Constitutions Vindicated
• Author: An Inquiry into the Principles and Policy of the Government of the United States
• Author: Tyranny Unmasked