Robert Taylor

Robert William Taylor (8 August, 1775 in Eccles - 12 November, 1845 in Adamstown) was a Brunanter politician, soldier and trader of Scottish descent. Taylor became famous as the Mayor of Adamstown and his economic empire on the Middleton Island existed untill the 19th century.

Biography
Born as youngest child of William Thomas Taylor and Elizabeth Anna Carson, Robert grew up in Eccles near the Scottisch-Englisch border. His cousin was William Baird, a physician. Moving to Brunant, as a Borderer, Taylor joined the army of James Carrington.

At Airdrie Castle, he met Carrington himself and the "leader" appointed him as personal advisor to built up a fortress on Middleton Island. The town of Adamstown was founded in 1799 by Jeffrey Adams, but Taylor made the town's fortress, however, it would be a big fail. After a coup against Carrington, Taylor escaped the country until 1822, when he returned. He found a small economic business with livestock, cheese making and farming, however, it grew until his death in 1845. He became one of the richest men of the country, Taylor received a ceremonic title, "Count of Adamstown" in 1841. His son, and only child, Thomas, would not receive the same title after Robert's death in November 1845.

He was Mayor of Adamstown between 1830 and 1839.