| Sir William Thomas Taylor | |
| Order: | Resident-General of the Federated Malay States |
| Term Start: | 1905 |
| Term End: | 1911 |
| Predecessor: | Sir William Hood Treacher |
| Successor: | Sir Arthur Henderson Young |
| Order1: | 8th Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements |
| Term Start1: | 5 July 1901 |
| Term End1: | 31 December 1904[1] |
| Successor1: | Frederick George Penney |
| Governor1: | Sir Frank Swettenham Sir John Anderson |
| Monarch1: | Edward VII |
| Order2: | 21st |
| Office2: | Accountant General and Controller of Revenue |
| Term Start2: | 10 June 1895 |
| Term End2: | 1 March 1902 |
| Predecessor2: | James Alexander Swettenham |
| Successor2: | Francis Robert Ellis |
| Birth Date: | 10 November 1848 |
| Death Place: | Vence, Alpes Maritimes[2] |
| Occupation: | Colonial Administrator |
Sir William Thomas Taylor, (10 November 1848 – 18 March 1931)[3] was a British colonial administrator.[4] [5] [6]
Taylor began his career in colonial service as Collector of Customs and Excise in Larnaca (Cyprus) in 1879, subsequently being promoted to Receiver-General and Chief Collector of Customs and Excise of Cyprus.[5] [6]
He was appointed the 21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue of Ceylon on 10 June 1895, succeeding James Alexander Swettenham, and held the office until 1 March 1902. He was succeeded by F. R. Ellis.[6] [7]
In July 1901, he was appointed as the 8th Colonial Secretary of Singapore, taking up his position there until 1904.[6]
He was confirmed in the appointment of Resident-General for the Federated Malay States in January, 1905[6] and made KCMG that year in recognition of his services.[8] He held the post until 1911.
Taylor was awarded Companion of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) in 1895 New Year Honours and Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) in 1905 Birthday Honours.[8]
Taylor married Mabel Ruth Mason on 14 July 1914, the widow of Mr J Scott Mason of F.M.S. Civil Service.[6] [9]