William Sturgis Taylor
Personal and Family Information
William was born in 1792 in Delaware, the son of William Taylor and Mary Evans.
He died in 1847 in Lawrence County, Missouri.
His wife was Hester Ann Hickman. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their six known children were Agatha (1817-1904), George Washington (1823-1896), Joseph (1829-?), Elisha (1833-1863), Rachel A (1838-1900) and Joshua (1820-1862).
Pedigree Chart (3 generations)
Events
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| Birth | 1792 |
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| Death | 1847 |
| Place: | Lawrence County, Missouri |
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| Probate | 28 SEP 1816 |
| Place: | Sussex County, Delaware |
| Address: | Will Abstract Vo1 , book 32 page 417
William Taylor died interstate - 6 children:
Mary married Stephen Ellis, Samuel Samuel Sarah, Joshia, William and Elijah
William T? Taylor and wife Hetty |
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Probate-Ellis, Stephen-William Taylor 1816
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| Probate | 1847 |
| Place: | Lawrence County, Missouri |
| Address: | William S Taylor died intestate, Joshua Taylor and William Boswell appointed administrators.
vol a-c image 25 of 587 |
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Probate-Taylor,WilliamS page 36
Probate-Taylor William S
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| Other Event | 22 APR 1811 |
| Place: | Sussex County, Delaware |
| Type: | Deed |
| Address: | Joseph Lyntch & wife Sarah to Samuel Taylor, carpenter |
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Deeds-SussexDelaware
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| Other Event | ABT 1812 |
| Place: | Delaware |
| Type: | Military Service |
| Address: | William S Taylor, private
Capt Clark’s Company, Delaware
roll 205, microfilm M602 |
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| Other Event | 28 SEP 1816 |
| Place: | Sussex County, Delaware |
| Type: | Deed |
| Address: | Land Record dated 09/28/1816. Delaware, Sussex 014, image 262 of 652
Grantor: Stephen Ellis, farmer,. |
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Deeds-SussexDelaware
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Multimedia
Notes
Note 1
Elijah Taylor BIRTH 20 May 1794 Delaware, USA
DEATH 2 Sep 1877 (aged 83) Vermillion County, Indiana, USA
BURIAL Helts Prairie Cemetery, Hillsdale, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
MEMORIAL ID 14840163
He was a son of Mary Evans and William Taylor. William was a son of John and Comfort Taylor. Elijah's siblings included Mary (1778-1859), Samuel (1780-), Elizabeth (1784-), Sarah (1786-1872), John (1788-1867) and Joshua (1790- ), William S (1792- ).
He first married Mary Malona. They were the parents of Alfred, Charles M., Samuel, Sarah, Hannah, Mariah "Maria", Lambert, John, James Wise, Nancy Ann and Mary Maloney. He second married Ann T. Freeman. He was a farmer.
Obit & Will Abstract courtesy of Carolyn Schwab.
Newport Hoosier State Thursday, September 6, 1877
Elijah Taylor, of Dana, died on last Saturday morning. Mr. Taylor was an early settler of this county, but some 20 odd years ago moved to Eaton, OH, where he resided until about one year since, when he moved to this county to make it his future home. He was over 80 years of age, and a very respectable citizen.
Land Record dated 09/28/1816. Delaware, Sussex 014, image 262 of 652
Grantor: Stephen Ellis, farmer,.
Mary Ellis, wife of Stephen..
Samuel Taylor, farmer.
Polly Taylor, wife of Samuel.
Joseph Linch, farmer.
Sarah Linch, wife of Joseph.
Joshua Taylor, farmer.
William S. Taylor, farmer.
Hetty Taylor, wife of William.
Grantee: Elijah Taylor, farmer.
Whereas William Taylor, deceased did in his lifetime survey and locate a tract of land or parcel of land called "Small Timber Land" and part of a tract called "Gray's Adventure" .... "...and whereas the said William being so sized died intestate and leaving issue being: Mary, Samuel, Sarah, Joshua, William and Elijah Taylor's heirs and the said grantors for and in consideration of .... make over to Elijah Taylor ...".
Will Abstract, Vermillion County, IN
Book 2, Page 478, 479
Elijah Taylor,
Vermillion County, IN
Written March 15, 1877
1. To my daughter Mary M. Taylor $1500 for the care and attention she has given me. Also all my household and kitchen furniture.
2. To my grandson Ozias Depuy $50
3. To my grandchildren - heirs of Alfred Taylor, Charles Taylor, and Sarah E. White - to Charles $100 and Sarah $50.
4. To my son Lambert Taylor $500
5. To my daughter Sarah Helt $300 in full as her share
6. The residue of my estate after bequests are made to my children share and share alike - Lambert Taylor, Mary M. Taylor, John Taylor, James Taylor, Hannah Hepner, and Nancy Ann Miller.
7. I appoint William Skidmore Executor.
Recorded September 18, 1877
Note 2
Joshua Taylor 21 Mar 1821-20 Feb 1862. findagrave 38606320
“He was a son of William S. and Hester Hickman Taylor. He married his cousin Hannah Taylor on April 21, 1844. They were the parents of William James, Anna Maria, Oliver P., Mary Alice, Almeda, Elijah A. "Lige", Sara Isabelle, Cora Hester and Matilda.”
