John Taylor Gilmour

John Taylor Gilmour (March 8 1855 – ) was an Ontario physician, journalist and political figure. He represented York West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1886 to 1894 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Clarke Township, Durham County, Canada West in 1855, the son of Thomas Gilmour. He studied in Port Hope and at Trinity College in Toronto, receiving an M.D.. He set up practice in King Township, moving to Toronto Junction in 1884 and served as surgeon for the Canadian Pacific Railway from 1885 to 1894. In 1878, Gilmour married Emma Hawkins. He established the York Tribune and served as its editor for two years. Taylor also served as chairman of the school board for Toronto Junction.

He married Margaret Edgar in 1889, following the death of his first wife. In 1894, he was named registrar of deeds for York County. He was named warden for the Central Prison at Toronto in 1896. Taylor was president of the American Prison Association.