Pocket Watch Database

Henry Hobart Taylor

Elgin National Watch Co.

Henry Hobart Taylor was one of the founders of the Nation Watch Company and served on the Board of Directors 1867-1875. He was credited with placing the Elgin watch on the English market within one month. Taylor was also a director at the American Insurance Company, where H.Z. Culver was President.

Roles & Associations

Company Role Years
Elgin National Watch Co.
Founder

1865-
Elgin National Watch Co.
Board of Directors

1867-1875

Production

Company Description Date
Elgin National Watch Co.
"H.H. Taylor" Movement Introduced

November 20, 1867