Boswell, H. James.  American Blue Book Western Washington, Seattle, Lowman and 
Hanford Co., 1922.  p. 139.

JUDGE HARCOURT M. TAYLOR, formerly of the Yakima county Superior bench, enjoys 
a splendid standing among members of the bar is all parts of the state, not 
alone for his knowledge of law, but for strength of character as well.  Judge 
Taylor is a native of New York, and was born in 1881.  His early educational 
training was in the public schools of that state.  He later attended the 
Albany Law School, from which he graduated in 1903 with the LL. B. degree.  
Coming to Yakima in 1905, he was appointed deputy prosecuting attorney of 
Yakima county, and from 1917 to 1921 he was on the Yakima county Superior 
bench.  natural and acquired ability, determination and energy has brought 
Judge Taylor an honored position in his profession.  Laudable ambition pointed 
out the way in which he has perseveringly continued, and close application has 
gained for him recognition of which he can feel proud.  His record in the 
practice of law is such that it can well be emulated, indicating as it does 
that success and honor are within the possibility of attainment by all and 
that every difficulty may be readily overcome by determined and earnest 
effort.  He was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Beers in 1910.  He is a 
member of the county and state bar associations.  He handles nothing but 
probate, title, and office work and will not ligitat (sic) matters in court.  
If litigation becomes necessary Judge Taylor recommends some other attorney.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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