Azor Taber
Azor Taber was an American politician from New York.
Early life
Taber was born on May 1, 1798, in Knox, a town in Albany County, New York. He was the son of Gideon Chapman Taber and Rebecca Taber.Career
After receiving a classical education, he entered the office of John Lansing Jr., then Chancellor of New York, and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and began practicing in Albany. In 1833, he formed a partnership with Amos Dean, and, reportedly, he was ranked among the ablest attorneys of the city and gained a large and profitable business, and was known by the nickname "Razor Tabor".He was a member of the New York State Senate in 75th [New York State Legislature|1852] and New York State Legislature|1853]. In 1854, Tabor retired from practice due to ill health and returned to Knox.
Personal life
Tabor was twice married. His first marriage was to Sarah Todd. Together, they were the parents of:- Paul Todd Taber, who became a doctor and married Elizabeth Wright in 1851.
- Julia Mervin Taber, who married Robert Coats Martin in 1854.
- Mary Taber, who died unmarried.
- Susan Edwards Taber, who married a Roman named Borgialli.
Tabor died on June 10, 1855, in Rensselaer County, New York.