JOHN TAYLOR  REGISTER REPORT
Compiled by Bruce W. Taylor

updated some parts - July, 2010

Dates and Information are subject to change. Copies of sources and photographs available on request.

First Generation

1. John TAYLOR.[7,63,87] John was born in County Fermanagh (Ulster), Ireland on 25 March 1796.[7,87] John died ? in ? and was buried in; (No Burial Site Listed Yet!) Most likely, both John and Sarah are buried at Smith Ridge Cemetery, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH, but we don't have any records or stones showing that. Occupation: Was a laborer and farmer most of his life. He must have died sometime before 1875 in Washington Co., OH, because Sarah Taylor was listed as a widow at the time of her death.[45]

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[ NO PHOTOGRAPHS OR GRAVE MARKERS OF JOHN OR SARAH FOUND YET. ]

For months, I have researched over 75 manifests from ships from Ireland and found only one John TAYLOR that traveled on the ship American Brig Wilson, from Dublin, Ireland to New York on 16 May, 1825. He was listed as John TAILOR (sic) being 25 years of age, male, laborer, and traveling from Ireland to America. This ship traveled to the District of New York, Port of New York. This MIGHT NOT be my gggGrandfather John TAYLOR because of the age difference. Please see the copy of the original manifest in the graphics file section in this Reunion Software, source number 180. [180]

On 28 September 1831 when John was 35, he married Sarah BELL,[7,63,87] daughter of Robert BELL (circa 1776-12 August 1855) & Jane ANDERSON (13 July 1776-13 May 1848), in Licking Co., OH.[7] Sarah was born in Belmont Co., OH on 11 August 1802.[6,7,87] Sarah died in Marietta, Washington Co., OH on 9 April 1875, she was 72.[6,45] She was buried in: No Burial Site Listed Yet! Anst. File#: Q9VT-CD.

On the 1840 Census, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH. Sarah was not listed in this census but a female was listed in John’s family as being in the 30 and under 40 column along with three children. They would be listed in the male columns as one child (5 to 10) and one male (40 to 50). These would be William, age 9 and John, age 44. On the female side, lists one female under 5, one female 5 to 10 and one female in the 30 to 40 column. These would be Mary, age 4, Jane, age 7 and Sarah, age 38.[158]

In the 1850 Census, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH, John was listed at 48 years old, and a farmer, being born in OH. [41] Sarah Taylor was listed at the Thomas BROOM residence, six houses/farms away. She was listed as being 48 years old, born in OH. [41] John’s age is not consistent in the 1840 and 1850 census.

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They had the following children:

2 i. William “Billy” (1831-1916)
3 ii. Jane (1833-?)
iii. Mary. Mary was born in ? on 30 April 1836.[7,42] Mary died ? in ?
On the 1840 Census, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH, Mary (at 4 years old) was listed in the Under 5 column.[158]
In the 1850 Census, same Tshp., and same Co., Mary was listed as being 14. [42]
iv. TWINS BORN. The twin children were born on 17 April 1839.[7] They both died in April 1839.[7] They were buried in Smith (Smith Ridge) Cemetery, Wesley Tshp., Washington Co., OH.[7,8,22,30]
Grave Stone Reads: “Twins Born on 17 April, 1839, Twins Gone To Rest”.[8]
v. Adaline (Died as Infant). Adaline was born on 18 June 1841.[7] and died on 9 July 1842. She was 1.[7]
vi. Miriam (Died as Child). Miriam was born in Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH on 8 October 1843.[7,87] Miriam died in Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH on 14 June 1848, she was 4.[7,87]

Second Generation

2. William “Billy” TAYLOR. William was born in or near Newark, Licking Co., OH on 24 October 1831.[7,9,39,260] William “Billy” died in Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co., OH on 8 January 1916, he was 84.[9,10,39,260] Billy was buried in Smith Ridge Cemetery, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH.[8,30,22] Occupation: Worked as a ? on the Pennsylvania RR, Marietta Division, Marietta, Washington Co., OH.[8,10]

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[ Photo of William "Billy" ca 1912 ]

Mrs. Nellie Marie (Taylor) Cullen said in one of her letters that “Billy was born in a rail house in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, and was cradled in a sugar trough. He was also a Bridge Tender. His job was to put out the fires that the steam engines created by the hot coals.” [9,260]

William was listed at 19 years old with his father John at 42, in the 1850 Census, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH. [42]

In the 1850 Ohio Census, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., Charlotta (Charlotte) was 15 years old. William was 57, Elizabeth at 55, Hannah at 17, Drantha (spell?) at 10, and George W. was 7.[41]

On 24 June 1852 when William “Billy” was 20, he first married Charlotte Myrtle SMITH, daughter of William E. SMITH (16 August 1793-6 August 1875) & Elizabeth COOPER (8 February 1795-26 August 1872), in Washington Co., OH.[44] Charlotte Myrtle was born in Elba, Washington Co., OH on 24 April 1835.[6,8,41] We have no photograph's of Charlotte at this time.

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They had the following children:

4 i. Asbury Swaim (1853-1930)
ii. Lucinda Florence.[39,56] (Died as Infant) Lucinda Florence was born in ? on 30 March 1856.[7,56] Lucinda Florence died on 20 August 1856 in ?[7,56] She was buried in Smith Ridge Cemetery, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH.[22,30,56]
iii. Charley Franklin (Died as Child). Charley Franklin was born in Washington Co., OH on 26 January 1858.[200] Charley Franklin died in Washington Co., OH on 25 September 1862, he was 4.[200] He was listed in the 1860 Census for Meigs Creek PO, Center Tshp., Morgan Co., OH, he was 2.[157]

In the 1860 OH Census, Meigs Creek Post Office, Centre Tshp., Morgan Co., William was listed as being 28 years old and being married to Charlotte, 24 and two children; Asbury S. 6, and Charles F. at 2.[157]

Charlotte Myrtle died near Beverly, Centre Tshp., Morgan Co., OH on the 24th of September 1860. She was just 25 years old. [39,63] She was buried at Smith Ridge Cemetery. [22] Her grave stone at Smith Ridge Cemetery, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH reads: “Charlotte M. Taylor, wife of William Taylor, daughter of William E. Smith, born 24 April, 1835 and died on 24 Sept., 1860.” [18,30]

[ Photograph of her Obelisk. ]

On 11 May 1861 when William “Billy” was 29, he second married Rachel WOLFORD, daughter of John WOLFORD (1797-28 November 1867) & Mary E. WARD (1817-), in Washington Co., OH.[51] Rachel was born in Near Macksburg, Washington Co., OH on 10 October 1836.[9,19,43,260]

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In 1862, “Billy” enlisted in the Civil War at Lower Salem, Ohio as a private with Company H, 92nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry (O.V.I.). He was 30 years old. [39,154] He was married to Rachel WOLFORD at his time of enlistment.

From the Biographical Record of Civil War Veterans, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, 1892, page 642 reads:

“When 30 years of age Comrade Taylor enlisted, August 13, 1862, at Lower Salem, O., as a private in Co. H, 92d O.V.I. He was in hospital about nine months at Stevenson and Bridgeport, Ala., from August, 1863, to July, 1864, with chronic diarrhea and piles, from which he still suffers, and rejoined his regiment at Kenesaw (sic) Mt. in June, 1864, he was detailed at Murfreesboro as a teamster for a short time."

Here shows a Typical Hospital Home in Stevenson, Alabama that served the soldiers during the war. The soldiers came and went through the Stevenson Train Station.

Page 643 reads:

"His battle list includes Pocotaligo Creek, Kenesaw (sic) Mt., Pine Mt., Peachtree Creek, Siege of Atlanta, Utah Creek, Jonesboro, Waynesboro, Siege of Savannah, Bentonville, Grand Review and March to the Sea, receiving an honorable discharge June 10, 1865, at Washington, D.C.

His maternal grandfather was a soldier in the War of 1812. Two brothers of his wife served in the late war, Isaac Woodford, who served in Co. B, 77th O.V.I., and John, who was killed April, 1862 at Shiloh. One half brother, William Alford, served the last year of the war. Comrade Taylor was born in Licking Co., O., October, 1831, and settled in Tuscarawas Co., O. in 1891. His parents, John and Sarah (BELL) Taylor, are deceased. He was married in Washington Co., O. to Rachel Woodford, who was born in that county in 1836. Her parents were John and Mary E. (WARD) Woodford, the former of whom is deceased. Their children are William Z., Eva B., deceased, Mary E., John M., and George, deceased. He was formerly married to Charlotte N. (sic) Smith, born in 1833, died in December, 1859. He married her in 1852 and four children were born to them, Asbury S., Lucinda, Florence, deceased, and Charles F., deceased. Comrade Taylor belongs to S.M. Neighbor Post, No. 494, receives a pension of $12 a month, is a R.R. watchman, and his address is Newcomerstown, O.” [63]

In the 1870 Census, Caldwell P.O., Jackson Tshp., Noble Co., OH, William was listed as being 38 years of age, a farm laborer, $200 personal estate, born in OH and Column No: 11 says that has a “father of foreign birth”. Others in household are; Rachel, age 32, keeping house, born in OH, and cannot write; Asbury S., age 16, works on farm, born in OH and has attended school within the year; William Z., age 8, born in OH and is attending school; Eva Belle, age 3, at home and born in OH; Mary R., age 1, at home and born in OH. [208]

In the 1880 Census of the 1st Ward in Marietta, Washington Co., OH, William was listed as being 48 years old, father being from Ireland, and mother from Ohio. Rachel, wife, 43, William (Zephaniah) being 18 and a laborer, Eva B. 14, at home, Mary at 10, at school, and John (Mark) at 8, at school.[86]

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On the 1900 Census, Oxford Tshp., Tuscarawas Co., OH, in the village of Newcomerstown, living on State Street, William is listed as being 68 and Rachel being 63.

He is also listed in the 1910 Census in Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co., OH, being 78 years old, and his wife Rachel was listed as 73 years old.[67]  Photograph of Rachel & William at this time period.

Some time during Billy’s career, his right hand was smashed or crushed while working with the trains or in the train shop. As the story was handed down, when the accident happened, Billy saw a doctor (maybe on-site) and the doctor said that he didn’t have anything for the pain, so the doctor gave (or someone gave) Billy a big hunk/plug of chewing tobacco, and the doctor proceeded to cut off several fingers.[8]   [ A photo of Billy's fingers (ca 1912) ]

William and Rachel's last address was at 501 East State Street, Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co., OH. William purchased this piece of land for $200 on the 30th of March, 1892.[118] William & Rachel had a P.O. Box 277 and 343 (ca 1910) in Newcomerstown, OH.[297]

When “Billy” (William) died, Rachel sold their property at 501 East State Street, Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio on the 6th day of May, 1916.[119] William purchased this piece of land on the 30th of March, 1892.[118]

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[ Click here to see a photograph of "Billy" and Rachel. ca 1910 in their front yard at this address. ]

[ Same house in 2006 ]

In the 1850 Ohio Census, Rachel is listed as being 13 years old and has attended school.[19]

Rachel was listed in the 1860 Census, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH. She was listed as being 23 years old and being a housekeeper. Her father, John Wolford was listed as a farmer and her mother, Mary was a housekeeper.[43]

In 1870 Census, Caldwell PO, Jackson Tshp., Noble Co., OH, Rachel was 32, keeping house, born in OH, and cannot write; Asbury S., age 16, works on farm, born in OH and has attended school within the year; William Z., age 8, born in OH and is attending school; Eva Belle, age 3, at home and born in OH; Mary R., age 1, at home and born in OH. [208]

Rachael (sic) Taylor was 43 years old and listed as “Keeping House” in the 1880 Census, living in the 1st Ward, Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio.[86]

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They had the following children:

5 i. William Zephaniah “Zeph” (1862-1905)
ii. Eva Belle.[39] Eva Belle was born in Washington Co., OH on 6 July 1866.[8,22] Eva Belle died in Washington Co., OH on 27 August 1884; she was 18.[8,22,245] was buried in Smith Ridge Cemetery, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH.[8,22] was listed in the census for 1st Ward, Marietta, Washington Co., OH. in 1880, she was 13.
Eva B. was 14 years old and “at home” in the 1880 Census, living in the 1st Ward, Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio.[86]
6 iii. Mary Rosetta “Mollie” (1869-1924)
iv. John Mark.[39] John Mark was born in Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH on 10 May 1872.[159,278] John Mark died in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 7 August 1933, he was 61.[9,165,300] He was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

Obituary, [70] page 97 reads: "William Taylor Sr." After a few years of declining health, William Taylor Sr., who was familiarly known as "Daddy" Taylor, an old soldier, and for many years an employee on the Pennsylvania railway lines, passed peacefully away last Saturday, Jany 8, at his house on East State Street this city. Father Taylor was for many years a faithful, active member of the U.B. Church, and exemplified his religion in kindly words and acts throughout every avenue of life. A funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at the home by Rev. H.F. Patterson of the M.E. Church, to which church the deceased united a few years ago. On Monday morning, the remains were taken to Elba, on the C. & M. division, his former home, for burial.[70]

Additional Obituary: “William Taylor Passes Away... Mr. William Taylor, aged 83 (sic*) years, a former resident of Marietta died on Saturday at his home in Newcomerstown. The remains were brought to Elba, Monday morning. Mr. Taylor had been employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company having worked on the Marietta division for about 35 years, until he was retired on a pension a few years ago. The deceased was one of the trusted men of the late General A.J. Warner and was counted as one of his best friends. He was employed in the Marietta yards of the railroad company for many years and his last work in this city was a flag man at the Front Street crossing. He was a veteran of the Civil war having been a member of the 92nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company H, and saw service in many engagements”. (sic* - age should have been 84) [10]

Rachel died in Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co., OH on 7 May 1916, she was 79.[9,70,260] She was buried in with her husband at Smith Ridge Cemetery, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH.[8,30]

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Obituary, page 103 reads: “Buried At Elba, May 17, 1916, Mrs. Sarah Taylor (sic/should read Mrs. Rachel Taylor), widow of the late William Taylor Sr., of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Price, in Columbus, and her remains were taken to Elba, Washington County, on Tuesday, Apr. 9, for interment. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. F. Patterson, pastor of the M. E. church of Newcomerstown, of which Mrs. Taylor had been a faithful and respected member. Father Taylor died Jan’y. 8, 1916, and was buried at Elba. This aged pair resided at Newcomerstown quite a number of years, and had a large circle of friends in this community. Of Mr. Taylor’s first marriage, one son survives, A. S. Taylor, who resides near Chillicothe, O. His second marriage was to Rachel Wolford, who is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Price, and one son.[70]

iv. Additional - John Mark Taylor:

John Mark was 8 years old and “At School” in the 1880 Census, living in the 1st Ward, Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio.[86]

On 1 June 1898 when John Mark was 26, he married Anna Gertrude THIEL, [171,188,189,190] daughter of Henry THIEL & Marie (STERLING), in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.[159,188,189,190] Anna Gertrude was born in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 24 August 1871.[159,171] Anna died in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 17 February 1935, she was 63.[165,171] She was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus.

On the 1900 Ohio Census, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, John is listed as being 28 years old, born in 1872, being married for two years, wife Anna, being born in OH in Aug., 1871 and 28 years old. Mother & Father from Germany. No children at this time. John is listed as being a check clerk for the railroad. They were living on Kellog Avenue.[159]

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[ Click here to see a photograph of John and Anna. ]

On the 1910 Census, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, John (37) and Anna (38) were living on Brierwood Avenue, no children. One Niece listed; Miller, Ruth, age 7, recorded on this census at their home.[163]

On the 1920 Census, Franklin Co., Clinton Tshp., OH, John, age 47, born in OH, both parents born in OH, worked as a Check Clerk, with the RR. Anna, age 48, born in OH, both parents born in Germany. They were living on Minnesota St., in the Linden Heights Village, Clinton Tshp., Franklin Co., OH with no children. One Niece listed; Miller, Ruth, age 16.[349]

Obituary:
The Columbus Dispatch, Aug. 8, 1933.[174]
TAYLOR - John Mack (*sic), 1563 Minnesota - Av. Monday at 12:30 p.m., heart trouble, aged 61. Survived by wife, Mrs. Anna G. Taylor. Employed by the N. & W. railroad as a check clerk in the freight house for 38 years. Member of Linden Lodge of Masons, No. 637; Eastern Star, Linden Heights, No. 463; the Oaks, and Linden M. E. Church. Funeral 2 p. m. Wednesday at residence. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery by Roese & Grimes. (SEE GRAPHIC FILE 174 for the actual clipping from newspaper) (*sic should be Mark)

Obituary:
The Columbus Dispatch, Feb. 18, 1935.[175]
TAYLOR - Mrs. Anna Gertrude, aged 63, died Sunday morning of complications at the home of her niece, Mrs. Clarence Reynolds, 1516 Arlington - Av. She was the widow of the late John Mack (sic*) Taylor of 1563 Minnesota - Av. Also survived by 1 other niece; 2 nephews. Body may be viewed at residence until 12 noon, Tuesday, after which funeral will be held at Roese & Grimes chapel, 2561 Cleveland - Av. at 2:30 p. m. Rev. E. Fowler officiating. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. (SEE GRAPHIC FILE 175 for the actual clipping from newspaper) *Should be Mark.

v. George B.[39] (Died as Infant). George B. was born in ? on 29 December 1884.[22,30] George B. died in 1884 in ?[22,30] and was buried in Smith Ridge Cemetery, Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH.[30]

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3. Jane TAYLOR. Jane was born in Delaware Co., OH on 3 December 1833.[7,41] Jane died ?

Jane was listed in the 1840 OH Census being in the Female 5-10 year old section.

Listed in the 1850 OH Census as being 15 years old.

On 3 July 1853 when Jane was 19, she married William BROOM (E), son of Peter BROOM (E) (circa 1794-? ) & Elizabeth DAVIS (circa 1798-), in Washington Co., OH.[40] William was born in OH circa 1825.[153] William died in ? before 1880, he was 55.[201]

She was listed in the 1860 OH Census, being 25 years old, and a domestic worker and born in OH. [153] Joseph Woodford was listed in the same household, being 16 years old, and born in OH. William was listed as being 35 years of age, born in OH, $ 200 of personal estate, and as a farmer.[153] Joseph Woodford was also listed in the census above (same household), being 16 years old, and born in OH. [153]

1870 Census:

In the 1880 Census, she was 45 years old, WIDOWED!, born in OH, BOTH PARENTS BORN IN OH... Listed also were; Cannon BROOM (E), son, age 21, being a laborer, born in OH, both parents born in OH, Sarah BROOM (E), dau., age 25, at Home, born in OH, both parents born in OH, Charlie BROOM (E), son, age 15, at home, two boarders; Michael Hardy, age 40, born in Ireland, both parents born in Ireland, and John Cannon, age 25, born in Ireland. Both boarders worked on the RR, and both parents were born in Ireland.[179]

They had the following children:

i. Sarah E. Sarah E. was born in OH in 1855.[153] Sarah E. died ? Occupation: She was a servant. She was listed in the 1860 Ohio Census, being 5 years old and born in OH. [153]

On the 1910 Census, Sarah E. was listed as being 53 years old, single, and having her own income. At that time, she was living with her brother Charles E. BROOME, age 43, on East Locust Street in Coshocton City, Tuscarawas Tshp., Coshocton Co., OH. This town is about 15 miles west of Newcomerstown, OH. [198]
ii. John C. John C. was born in 1857. John C. died ?
John was listed in the 1850 Ohio Census, being 3 years old and born in OH. [153]
iii. James K. James K. was born in 1859. James K. died ?
James was listed in the 1850 Ohio Census, being 1 year old and born in OH. [153]
iv. Cannon. Cannon was born in 1859. Cannon died ?
7 v. Charlie E. (1865-?)

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Third Generation

4. Asbury Swaim TAYLOR. Asbury Swaim was born in Near Elba, Washington Co., OH on 8 October 1853.[7,26,66] Asbury Swaim died in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH on 8 January 1930, he was 76.[18,66] He was buried on 10 January 1930 in Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., OH. [66] Occupation: Grocery Store Owner.[18,66]

[ Photo of Asbury S. Taylor ca 1912. ]

On the WOLFORD/TAYLOR side of the family, it seems like they; Mollie (TAYLOR) Price, Zenner, Elizabeth, Nellie Taylor all have contact with Asbury’s side. They call him “Uncle Swan” or “Uncle Swayne” and sometimes mentioned Mertie and Beulah in their letters and post cards.[308]

Asbury ran a grocery store on the East side of Columbus, Ohio for a number of years. This area with the grocery store is called “Taylor Station” to this day. It is close to I - 270 and SR 16. Asbury was 56 years old on a 1910 Census and was living in Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co., OH. He was a proprietor of his second grocery store at 923 Jefferson Avenue on the East side of Chillicothe, Ohio, which he ran until his death of bronchial pneumonia in 1930.[18,66,126]

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[ A photograph of Asbury and Myrtle "Mertie's" store and house in 2007. ]

Asbury’s Middle name was spelled “Swaney” on a Bureau of Pensions letter dated 1915.[39]

On 5 November 1874, when Asbury Swaim was 21, he first married Eliza H. CLOGSTON, [8] daughter of Luther Edgerton CLOGSTON (13 October 1829-8 September 1902) & Elizabeth Jane RYMER (11 October 1831-11 October 1872), in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.[6,8] Eliza H. was born in Marietta, Washington Co., OH on 29 June 1860.[8,27] Eliza H. died in Jones, OK in 1903, she was 42.[18] She was buried in Jones, OK.

In early 1897, Asbury and Eliza (CLOGSTON) made a trip to Arkansas (Oklahoma Territory) to stake out 160 acres of land.

[ Please see this interesting panoramic photograph taken in Oklahoma of this family ca 1900. ]

In the 1900 Oklahoma Census, Asbury and Leroy "Roy" were living right next to each other in Dewey Tshp., in Oklahoma County. On Asbury's family, William was listed as being "Willie," and on "Roy's side, Mima was just 1 year old and born in April of 1899.

[ Click here to see a copy of this 1900 Census section. ]

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Asbury and Eliza had the following children: See a studio portrait taken ca 1890.

8 i. LeRoy "Roy" Silvester (1875-1930)
9 ii. William “Will” Swaim (1881-1939)
10 iii. Howard Swaim (1882-1929)

Asbury Swaim second married Myrtle Mae “Mertie” CLOGSTON, daughter of John Thomas CLOGSTON (? -? ) & Harriet Buell JACKSON (30 June 1861-8 December 1929). Myrtle Mae “Mertie” was born in Marietta, Washington Co., OH on 30 June 1861.[18,65] Myrtle Mae “Mertie” died in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH on 8 December 1929, she was 68.[6,18,65] She was buried on 10 December 1929 in Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., OH.[18,65] Occupation: Housekeeper and worked with Asbury in their grocery store in Chillicothe, OH.[65]

[ A photograph of Mertie's grandparents restaurant (James Walker Clogston) in Marietta, Ohio. ]

Note: James Walker Clogston.[418]

Myrtle Mae was 48 years old in the 1910 Ohio Census.[68]

“Myrtle B.” was listed as the wife in the 1928 Chillicothe City Directory. Asbury and “Mertie” were living at 919 Jefferson Avenue at that time.[126]

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Mertie and Asbury had no children except that Asbury adopted Mertie's only child from her first marriage - Harriet D. "Beulah" Buries. Beulah and Russel M. Raub were married and living as borders with Asbury and Mertie in that same time period.[430,441]

5. William Zephaniah “Zeph” TAYLOR.[39,77,261] William Zephaniah “Zeph” was born in Macksburg, Washington Co., OH on 1 April 1862.[22,39,79] William Zephaniah “Zeph” died in Athens, Athens Co., OH on 26 January 1905, he was 42.[22,57,58,59,79] He was buried in Centenary Church Cemetery, Fairfield Tshp., Washington Co., OH.[22] Occupation: Started out being a brakeman and then Conductor on the B & O Southwestern Railroad Co.[59]

[ Photo of William Z. Taylor ca 1904 ]

From a letter by Nellie Marie (TAYLOR) Cullen, dated 13 Oct., 1974 says; “Jeff had two sisters; Belle Taylor died a very young women; Molly Price (Taylor) lived in Newcomerstown, OH and died in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH; Two brothers, John Mark Taylor lived and died in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, and George Taylor.”[9]

William (Zephaniah) was 18 and a laborer in the 1880 Census, living in the 1st Ward, Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio.[86]

On 11 October 1888 when William Zephaniah “Zeph” was 26, he married Louisa Luella “Ella” DeVine,[64] daughter of Laughlin DeVine (21 October 1827-28 March 1908) & Mary Elizabeth ROE (3 April 1841-7 March 1927), in Washington Co., OH.[28,160] Louisa Luella “Ella” was born in Durber, or Qualey, Washington Co., OH on 28 August 1869.[22,79,88,261] Louisa Luella “Ella” died of T.B. in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX on the 30th of January 1907, she was 37.[88,332] She was buried in Centenary Church Cemetery, Fairfield Tshp., Washington Co., OH.[22]

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[ Photo of Louisa Luella "Ella" DeVine ]

On the 1900 Census, William (Line No: 55) was listed as being 37 years old, and works as a “brakeman.” He and Ella, age 30, (Line No: 56) was born in August, 1869, and have been married for 11 years with two children living. Both parents were born in OH. They are living at 504 East Second Street in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. Lizzie Simpson, age 47 is working as a servant. [215]

For some reason, during the time period of February, 1904, William “Zeph” wasn’t doing well. He was having a hard time remembering names and places, having trouble sleeping and difficulty in speaking.[58]

Ella, at that time, with three children (Zenner at 14, Nellie at 12, and Rachel at 2), having symptoms of T.B., and running a boarding house, probably could not find the time to take care of “Zeph”, during that time period.

With that in mind, on the 3rd of February, 1904, Ella had no choice but to have William committed to a hospital.[58] On the 4th of February, 1904, he was sent to the hospital in Athens, Ohio to be looked after. Within the medical records sent in by William’s medical doctor, Dr. Charles Hoyt, one page noted that, when William was fourteen (14) years old (ca 1876), he was listed “Had an injury of head.” I, Bruce W. Taylor, am trying to find out what happened during that time period which might have lead him into the hospital in 1904.

About 11 months later, at 7:10 pm, on the 26th of January, 1905, a telegram came in from the hospital saying: “William Z. Taylor dead, please notify friends.” [58] On the official death record, William’s death was listed as “paralysis.” [57]

Obituary: Death of Z.W. Taylor (sic, should be W. Z.), Scioto Gazette, Chillicothe, Ohio, Friday Evening, January 27, 1905. “W.Z. Taylor died at the hospital at Athens on Thursday, of a complication of diseases. The deceased was forty-two years of age and was formerly a very popular conductor on the local railroads. He was a member of the No. 243 J.H. Stewart Lodge and of the Order of Railway Conductors. He leaves a father and mother, a wife and four children to mourn his death. He was born on April 1st., 1862. The funeral services will be held from the residence, No. 457 East Water Street, at two-thirty o’clock Sunday afternoon, the body having shipped to this city this afternoon. Rev. Elizabeth Howard and Rev. Hart will officiate. The body will be taken to Cutler, O, over the B. & O. S.-W. Monday morning for burial.”[59]

Please Note: “He leaves a father and mother, a wife and FOUR CHILDREN to mourn his death.” As of this date (2004), we do not know about a 4th child! As a family descendant, we only know of three children. This fourth, unknown child might be Charley W. Taylor, as signed in, on an Application For Probate of Will on William “Billy” Taylor’s Last Will and Testament.[61] Between 1894 (when Nellie M. was born), and 1902 (when Rachel Elizabeth was born), there would be enough time to have another child, but, I don't think so. He would have been listed in the 1900 Census. (I don't know at this time - Bruce W. Taylor, 2004).

From a letter by Nellie Marie (TAYLOR) CULLEN, dated 13 Oct., 1974, said “Luella had two sisters; Esther (DeVine) Williams and Ruth (DeVine) Baker and one brother, Phillip DeVine.” Phillip is buried at Centenary Church Cemetery, Fairfield Tshp., Cutler, Washington Co., OH.[9]

On the 1880 Ohio Census, Luella “Ella” was listed at 10 years old and going to school. Mother “Meaine” (sic) "Mary" DeVine was head of household and was 59 years old and manages a farm. Her father was born in Delaware and mother was born in Ohio. Also on the census was Ruth P. DeVine, age 18, and her occupation was “at home.” Philip DeVine, age 14 and “worked on a farm.” All of the children’s father (Laughlin DeVine) was listed as born in PA and mother was born in Ohio.[106]

Obituary: Mrs. Lovella (sic) L. Taylor, February 2, 1907, San Antonio, Texas. The body of Mrs. Lovella (sic) L. Taylor who died at 124 Estes Street, Thursday night, is being held awaiting the arrival of relatives. Mrs. Taylor had been in San Antonio five weeks. She came here for the benefit of her health. The body will be shipped to the late home at Chillicothe, Ohio, where the funeral will be held. (sic/should be Luella) [197]

Obit., The Daily Scioto Gazette, Ohio, February 7, 1907, Funeral of Mrs. Luella Taylor. The remains of the late Mrs. Luella Taylor, of this city, whose death occurred on Thursday last at San Antonio, Texas, passed through this city Tuesday, on their way to Cutler, O. They were accompanied by her brother, Mr. Owen DeVine, of Chicago, Ill., who went down to San Antonio to take charge of the remains, and by her mother and nephew of Oklahoma. A delegation from Valentine Lodge, B. of L.F., left here on No. 12 Tuesday to attend the funeral. The funeral services were held Wednesday at the Methodist church at Cutler, Rev. Mr. Gordon officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery at that place.[199]

On Sabbath morning at 10:30, a memorial service will be held for Mrs. Taylor at the Plymouth Congregational Church.[199]

On a column next to this article is a "Card of Thanks" reads: We desire to thank the friends, the ladies of Valentine Lodge, B. of L. T. and the ladies of Plymouth Congregational church for their kindness and sympathy extended in the death of our beloved mother, daughter and sister, Mrs. Luella Taylor. THE RELATIVES.[199]

Luella "Ella" had wonderful handwriting. A good sample would be from her check book cover. This checkbook was dated 1905. Other checks are shown in source number 319.

SOURCES

They had the following children:  See a portrait taken in 1913 of all three.

11 i. Zenner Earl “EZ” (1890-1973)
12 ii. Nellie Marie (1892-1990)
13 iii. Rachel Elizabeth “Betty” (1902-?)


6. Mary Rosetta “Mollie” TAYLOR.[9,39] Mary Rosetta “Mollie” was born in Aurelius Tshp., Washington Co., OH on 29 March 1869.[8,155,162] Mary Rosetta “Mollie” died in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 29 August 1924, she was 55.[162] She was buried on 1 September 1924 in Green lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Occupation: Housewife.

[  Photo of Mary R. "Mollie" Taylor ca 1910 ]

Mary Rosetta “Mollie” was 10 years old and “In School” in the 1880 Census, living in the 1st Ward, Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio.[86]

On 28 April 1887 when Mary Rosetta “Mollie” was 18, she married Frederick L. PRICE,[9,39,62] son of Samuel PRICE (Sr.) (1808-circa 1865) & Julia A. PRICE, (1820-? ) in Washington Co., OH.[62,161] Frederick L. was born in OH on 17 March 1864.[155,184,278] Frederick L. died in Columbus, OH on 15 November 1942, he was 78.[164,278] He was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.[164] Occupation: Frederick was a check clerk/office clerk for the railroad, and a bookkeeper for a scrap iron company.[155]

In the 1900 Ohio Census, Mary “Mollie” was 31 years old and was married for 13 years with 2 children; William R., age 11, at school, and Jessie B., age 6, at home. Mary stated that she was born in Ohio in March of 1869. They had a border named Mable H. PRICE (no relation stated), age 15, going to school and was born in OH. Their house was on West Third (can’t read) Street, next to Dennison Avenue. [213]

In the 1910 Census, Mary R. Price was listed as being 41 years old with two children. They were living near Obetz, (which is in the S.E. section of Columbus, OH) on Marshall Avenue, 11th ward, in Franklin Co., OH.[155]

Mary died of Organic Heart Disease and Chronic Nephritis at 1:15 am on the 29 of August, 1924.[162]

In the 1880 Ohio Census, Frederick was 16 years old and was living with his widowed mother “Julia A.” They were living in Deerfield Tshp., Morgan Co., OH, with his two older brothers, Thomas and Charles.[156]

In the 1900 Ohio Census, Columbus, Franklin Co., Frederick was 36 years old and was married for 13 years with 2 children, William R., age 11, at school, and Jessie B., age 6, at home. Frederick was listed as working for the railroad, as a clerk in the office. Mary (Mollie) was 31 years old, stating that she was born in March of 1869. They had a border named Mable H. PRICE (no relation stated), age 15, going to school and was born in OH. Their house was on West Third (can’t read) Street, next to Dennison Avenue.[213]

On the 1910 Ohio Census, Frederick and Mary were listed in the 11th ward, living on Marshall Avenue in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. He was 46 and was a bookkeeper. [312]

From a business card found in Sept., 2006, (F.L. Price) Frederick was working for the Joseph Schonthal Company in Columbus.[308]

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They had the following children:

i. William R. William R. was born in OH in March 1889.[184] William R. died ?
14 ii. Jessie B. (1894-?)
iii. Eugene Wayne (Died as Child). Eugene Wayne was born in OH on 7 March 1917.[164] Eugene Wayne died in OH on 8 September 1920, he was 3.[164] He was buried in the same PRICE family plot as Frederick and Mary and is listed as a Great Nephew from Greenlawn Cemetery’s office.


7. Charlie E. BROOME. Charlie E. was born in OH in 1865.[198] Charlie E. died ?

On the 1910 census, they listed that they had 3 children, and that one was living (Sidney K.). They were married for twenty years in this census.[198]

In 1890 when Charlie E. was 25, he married A (Can’t read) M. BROOM, in OH.[198] A Can’t read M. was born in OH in 1868.[198]

They had the following children:

i. Sidney K. Sidney K. was born in 1898. Sidney K. died ?
ii. ? ? was born ? ? died ?
iii. ? ? Was born ? ? died ?

Fourth Generation

8. LeRoy "Roy" Silvester TAYLOR.[8,18] LeRoy "Roy" Silvester was born in Marietta, Washington Co., OH on the 5th of August, 1875.[444] LeRoy "Roy" Silvester died in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 28 January 1930, he was 54 [6,8,423,579] Occupation: Railroad Engineer.

[ Photo of Leroy "Roy" S. Taylor ca 1900 ]

circa 1900 when "Roy" Silvester was 24, he married Almyra May DALRYMPLE,[8,18] daughter of George DALRYMPLE & Elizabeth FOSTER (1882-1952), in ? Almyra May was born in Republic of Kansas on 14 May 1882.[6,8] Almyra May died in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH in 1952, she was 69.[8,6]

LeRoy "Roy" Taylor is listed as 35 years old in a 1910 Ohio Census. May was listed as being 29 years old.[69]

He was an engineer on the railroad and died in 1930 when his engine exploded.[8,423,579] Here is a studio portrait of Leroy (standing) and William, ca 1929, a year or two before his early death.

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They had the following children:

i. Mima. Mima was born in Jones, Oklahoma ca 1900.[6,8,18,69] Mima died ? in ?
Mima is listed as 10 years old in a 1910 Ohio Census.[69]
Mima married Arles Leroy MAUCK.[6,8]
15 ii. Ted (1902-1946)
iii. Walter. Walter was born in Oklahoma circa 1908.[8,69]
Walter is listed as 2 years old in a 1910 Ohio Census.[69]
Walter married Lenora.[8]
iv. Richard.[8]
Richard married Helen.[8]
v. Ola.[8]
Ola married George Laurence SEIBERT.[8] Laurence was born in ? in 1913. George Laurence died in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 10 March 2007, he was 94.[342]
vi. Jack.[8]
Jack married Betty.[8]

They had 6 children.[6]

9. William “Will” Swaim TAYLOR. William “Will” Swaim was born in Marietta, Washington Co., OH on 29 March 1881.[18] William “Will” Swaim died in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH on 31 May 1939, he was 58.[18] He was buried in Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., OH. Occupation: Contractor, pipe fitter, and owned a garage at 5360 Gallia Avenue in Sciotoville, OH.

[ Photo of William "Will" S. Taylor ca 1915 ]

[ Studio portrait of William (sitting) ca 1929 ]

On 23 November 1904 when William “Will” Swaim was 23, he married Julia Anna SUTHERLY, daughter of Ebenezer SUTHERLY & Ellen MARWOOD (28 January 1884-7 May 1940), in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. [18] Julia Anna was born in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 28 January 1884.18 Julia Anna died in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH on 7 May 1940; she was 56.[18] was buried in Family Plot, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH. [18] Occupation: Housewife.

In 1920, William and Anna lived at 16 n. of Broadway, his occupation was listed as a pipe fitter.

In 1927, William and Howard (TAYLOR) owned a garage at 5360 Gallia Avenue, in Sciotoville, OH. Their home was at 5369 Gallia Street. On the 1910 Census for Columbus, OH, it shows William at 29, Anna at 26, Harold S. at 4, LeRoy at 1, and a cousin Luther E. Clogston at 20.[18]

[ Photo of their garage today - 2007 ]

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They had the following children:

i. Harold Swaim. Harold Swaim was born on 22 August 1905.[18] Harold Swaim died in Dayton, OH in April 1969; he was 63.[18]
SSN: 278-05-2472
On 19 June 1930 when Harold Swaim was 24, he first married Cecilia Celestine DOERR, daughter of Jacob DOERR & Emma Lena REINHARDT, in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH. Cecilia Celestine was born in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH on 5 May 1906. Cecilia Celestine died in St. Mary’s, Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH on 5 December 1991, she was 85. She was buried in St. Margaret Cemetery, Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH.[18]
Harold Swaim second married Iva May CARPENTER.[18]
16 ii. Thomas Francis “Tom” (1907-1991)[18]
17 iii. Norman LeRoy “Roy” (1909-1968)[18]

Obituary: The Portsmouth Times, 31 May, 1939; Funeral services were held at Sciotoville for William Taylor, 58, retired garage operator at 5369 (sic) Gallia Street, who died Monday at 9:15 a.m. at his home 123 1/2 Price Street, Sciotoville, after an illness of several years. He had been ill for five days with a heart ailment. Surviving are his wife and 3 sons. Rev. C. W. Sulzbach ME Church officiated at the last rites.[18]

Obituary: The Portsmouth Times, 7 May, 1940; Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Sutherly Taylor, 56, of 126 1/2 Price Street, Sciotoville, widow of William S. Taylor, who died Thursday, will be held at 2:00 p. m. today at Hacquard’s Funeral Home. Rev. C. W. Sultzbach will be in charge and burial will be at Memorial Burial Park at Wheelersburg. The body is at the funeral home.[18]

10. Howard Swaim TAYLOR. Howard Swaim was born in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 14 July 1882.[18] Howard Swaim died in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH on 18 January 1929; he was 46.[18,580]

[ Photo of Howard S. Taylor ca 1915 ]

Howard Swaim married Anna Mae PARKS. [84] Anna Mae was born in Kansas in 1884.[18]

They had one child:

i. Floyd. Floyd was born in OH on 12 September 1912.[83,85] Floyd died in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH on 4 September 1989; he was 76.[83]
SSN 302-03-8503
Floyd first married Pauline ?[18]
On 2 April 1949 when Floyd was 36, he second married Olga Irene KNITTEL in OH.[18]
Floyd third married Anna Mae MOSLEY.[18]

11. Zenner Earl “EZ” TAYLOR. Zenner Earl “EZ” was born in Marietta, Washington Co., OH on the 21st of January, 1890.[9,14,78,329] Zenner Earl “EZ” died in a nursing home in Hilliard, Franklin Co., OH on the 28th of January, 1973. He was 83.[9,29,78,329] He was buried on the 31st of January, 1973, in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.[29,345]

[ Photo of Zenner E. Taylor ca 1920 ]

He was listed in the census for 1st Ward, Chillicothe, Ross Co., Scioto Tshp. OH in 1910, he was 20. Occupation: Brakeman on a Railroad.[47] (For a complete history, starting from 10/1909, please see Source No: 322 in this genealogy software.)

In 1913, this photograph was taken of Zenner and his crew on Engine No. 1578.

SOURCES

Zenner worked and retired as a Brakeman and Conductor experience with 50 years service to the B&O Railroad.[29,322] Source number 322 is an actual typed document dated April 12, 1960 of Zenner’s work record by the B&O Railroad Company.

Zenner wrote Esther (DeVine) Williams a letter from Chillicothe, OH in 1905, at the age of 15, right after his father (William Zephnirah) died in January. [310]

He was also a U.S. Army Veteran of WW I, serial number 2480413.[55] In the short notice for the U.S. to get involved with WW1, Zenner spent a very short time in Camp Sherman, near Chillicothe (Ohio). He was then shipped out to Camp Humphreys in VA, near Quanico. Zenner was real lucky to survive the influenza that was going around Camp Sherman that killed thousands during 1918.

He worked in the St. Pierre-des Corps station in France from June, 1918 - August, 1919 with the 84th Transportation Corps. He was also assigned to the 51st Engineers/Regiment, Co. B. He was listed as a “Brakeman”, 91st Company, Transportation Corps. on his discharge papers.[55] Also, he was originally assigned in the 4th Co., 1st Transportation Bat., 158 Depot Brigade as a private.[92] He was discharged from the Army on the 31st of August, 1919 at Camp Sherman, OH. [92]

Zenner was listed in the 1910 Ohio Census in Chillicothe (Ross Co.), and was 20 years old, a boarder at 200 Sugar Street. His occupation was a Brakeman on a railroad. [47]

1913 (Newspaper Article) “LEANING OUT OF TRAIN:
Brakeman Struck Bridge Projection and Fell, Sustaining Injuries.

As the result of a strange accident last night E. Z. (sic/should be Z.E.) Taylor, 23, a brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, is in a serious condition at the Selton Hospital. Taylor, who was on the late passenger train from Columbus, noticed a hot box on the last car. He leaned from the steps of the car ahead in order to see how badly the box was burning.

Just at that time the train came to the Gest-street bridge and Taylor was struck by a projection and hurled from the car. He fell to the street unconscious. Joseph Rich, a fellow brakeman, noticed the accident and rang the bell to stop the train. Taylor was taken to the station, from where an ambulance of J.J. Sullivan carried him to the hospital. Relatives at his home in Chillicothe, Ohio, were notified of his condition.” (I do not know what paper this came from. Date of paper was figured out by the age of Zenner from his birth date, 1890) [317]

In August, 1919, Zenner was living at 307 East Second Street in Chillicothe, OH. This is when he wrote a letter on the 8th of Oct., 1919 to the Disbursing Clerk, Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Treasury Dept., Washington, DC, in sending a money order for $3.45 (premium) for the month of October (1919) on his insurance policy for $5,000. His policy number was 2297154, and the allotment number was 24763630. [92]

In the 1920 OH Census, Zenner was a boarder, 29 years old and single, living on 619 South Pearl Street ( Walter W. and Bernice Kadel) [308] in Columbus, OH. He was listed as working as a “Brakeman” on the railroad. [230]

From September, 1920 through September, 1922, Zenner was living with Frederick & Mollie Price at 360 Marshall Avenue in Columbus, OH.[308]

On 28 September 1922 when Zenner Earl “EZ” was 32, he married Flossie “Mildred” WOODS,[37] daughter of Leon Samuel WOODS (28 November 1852-7 December 1926) & Magdalene “Maggie” ENGLE (15 September 1864-24 December 1920), in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.[15,16] Flossie “Mildred” was born in Milford Center, Union Tshp., Union Co., OH on 4 October 1895.[78,131] Flossie “Mildred” died in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 22 December 1932, she was 37.[78,33]1 She was buried on 23 December 1932 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.[331]

From a diary (1923) that Zenner kept on his RR work, he also listed other family events. One event was on the 28th of August, 1923, “Mildred’s cycle was early this morning." 29th of August, 1923, ”We took Mildred to White Cross Hospital about 1:20a. 8-10-23, baby born at 10:00 p.m. - dead, Our Darling Boy.” (Earl Russell Taylor, stillborn). 1 September, 1923, “Buried baby Earl Russell, Our Darling Boy.” After the death of Earl Russell, Mildred was in the hospital (White Cross) for about 5 days. Came home on September the 9th in an ambulance. “I paid her hospital bill in full $31.65 plus $28.00 paid before = $59.65.” September 10th, 1923, “Mildred in bed - Eva with her.” After that, Zenner listed each day that Mildred was in bed. Ended on the 28th of Sept., 1923 after Mildred spending 29 days in bed. On the 30th of Sept., 1923, “Mildred came downstairs.” To see a actual copy of this diary, See Source Number 318.[318]

In a 1930 family reunion in Union Co., Ohio, Zenner is listed as No: 30, and Mildred is listed as No: 8 in this group photograph. Please see photo in source No: 93.[93]

House workers were Mrs. Ruth Lowrie and Ms. Margaret Stierburger.[308]

Zenner was also a great fan of the “Columbus Jets.” He and his daughter Evelyn went to many games at the Columbus “Jets Stadium,” which was not far from where they were living on West Burgess Avenue. They also made the front page of the sports section of the Columbus Dispatch, watching the Jets play, with their bag of food and drinks. I (Bruce W. Taylor) remember as a child, taking the bus downtown with Zenner (my Grandfather) and he was always tapping my leg and saying OOH -LA - LA when a pretty girl or women was walking on the sidewalk.

SOURCES

They had the following children:

i. Earl Russell (Stillborn). Earl Russell was born in White Cross Hospital, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 30 August 1923.[53,54,131,320] Earl Russell died on 30 August 1923 in White Cross Hospital, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.[53,54,131] He was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.[54]
Earl Russell TAYLOR was originally buried in the Frederick L. Price family plot (Section 62, Lot 15) [331] at Greenlawn Cemetery in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Mary Rosetta (TAYLOR) PRICE was Earl Russell’s great Aunt.
18 ii. G. W. (Private)
iii. Evelyn Rose. Evelyn Rose was born in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 28 July 1927.[48] Evelyn Rose died in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 24 March 1976, she was 48.[343] She was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Occupation: Worked most of her life at the Fisher Body Plant in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Evelyn worked and took care of her father, Zenner E. Taylor. She never married. Evelyn’s SSN: 285-24-3441308.

From a letter dated Thurs., Feb., 1, 1937 (sic/should be 1973) by Nellie M. (TAYLOR) CULLEN (after the death of Zenner TAYLOR on 28 Jan., 1973) to Evelyn reads: My dear Evelyn: Before I give you the records of birth & deaths, I want so much to say to you, my deepest thanks, love & appreciation for all the tender care, love & patience you gave Zenner. I too, know he appreciated it too, for one time, he said to me - “There’s my girl! What would I do without her - She does every thing for me”.
Here is a copy of the records Zenner made for me - some time ago.
Mother - Luella Louisa DeVine Taylor- born Aug. 28, 1869 - Died Jan. 31, 1907 in SaXXX (Can’t read!), Texas. - Father - William ZephniXXX (spelled several times and crossed out) Taylor, Born - April 1, 1862. Died Jan. XXXXie (Can’t read) Jan 31, 1905.
Both Mother & Father buried at Cutler, Ohio.
Zenner & I born at Marietta, O. I have our baby XXXX(Can’t read) Elizabeth was born at Chillicothe, O. Oct. 15, 1902.
Zenner’s birthday Jan. 21, 1890.
My birthday, July 13, 1892.
I have more family history, if more record are required.- Let me know.
I had trouble reading the spelling. Sorry I messed it up!
I believe Wm. Zephnire Taylor is correct. (front page)
(back page):
It was 1:45 when we reached Mattoon (IL), so I missed my appointment with the Hearing Aid Clinic. I was afraid we were leaving too late, but I hated to push them when they had been so good to me - Their home (Hearing Aid) office is in Champaign so I’ll have to go there on a day convenient for Betty. That hole in the radiator really cost her, but the filling station manager said the Co. had insurance for such accident so that will help her.
Tony lost 2 nights of work + Thurs. & Frid. are his regular nights off - but it was just something that happened - I was so happy to see Gordon Ginny, & David - Gordon is a lovable person & so kind to me. What a joy it was to see Ginny so good. I am glad Florence is staying with you for at least a little while.
The baby was real good, slept most of the way. I think he is a good baby & Jeanine & Gundy both love him dearly - wish things XXX(can’t read) different with Sara’s husband, but that doesn’t keep them from loving the innocent baby-
Nellie C. [79]

Obituary Section: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, 28-30 January, 1973; TAYLOR, Zenner Earl Taylor, age 83, 388 S. Burgess Av., Sunday, Scioto Crest Nursing Home, Hilliard, Ohio. Retired brakeman with 50 years service to the B and O Railroad. Member of Westgate Lodge No. 623 F and AM, Scottish Rite, Aladdin Temple Shrine. Veteran of WW I. Member of Westway Post No. 3441 VFW, National Association of Retired Veteran Railroad Employees Inc. Member of Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church. Survived by daughter, Miss Evelyn Taylor, Columbus; son, Gordon W. Taylor, Braddock Heights, Md.; three grandsons, Bruce, Jeff and David Taylor; sister, Mrs. Nellie Cullen, Mattoon, Ill.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday 1 p.m. SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 West Broad St. where friends may call Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Robert W. Gish officiating. Westway Post VFW service 8 p.m. Monday. Westgate Lodge F and AM services 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 29-30.[29] Zenner’s Social Security Number:  705-07-3349 [308]

Mildred was a member of the Hoge Memorial Church in Columbus, OH. She died early in her life in 1932 of carcinoma of the breast. She was only 37 years old.[37]

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12. Nellie Marie TAYLOR. Nellie Marie was born in Marietta, Washington Co., OH on 13 July 1892.[9,52,178] Nellie Marie died in Gays, IL on 13 April 1990, she was 97.[52] Occupation: Nellie taught high school most of her life. Her last teaching job was home economics in Mattoon, IL.

[ Photo's of Nellie M. Taylor ]

On Nellie Marie’s birth record, it shows that both William Z. and “Ella” Taylor were listed as living at 413 Harmar Street in Marietta, Washington Co., OH. [178]

In the 1910 IL Census, Nellie was listed as being 17 years old, and a student of an university in the 2nd Ward of Decatur.[347]

From a postcard from Zenner (Taylor/brother) dated the 23rd of January, 1914, it showed that Nellie was living at Aston Hall in James Millikin University, Decatur, IL.[308]

Nellie and Elizabeth did spend one year in Chicago (1917) with their Aunt Esther. Nellie finished the 8th grade there. From a letter by Nellie dated May 12th, 1976, she said “I was very unhappy there. Aunt Esther was so strict with me and her son, George, would laugh at me when he got away with everything. So much for that.” (George was about 8 years older than Nellie) [308]

In 1918, Nellie and Elizabeth were living at 209 East Main Street in Robinson, IL. [308]

In March, 1919, Nellie and Elizabeth moved to 913 North Howard Street in Robinson and is paying $5 a month in rent. It does not have electric lights but has gas. Nellie is very much interested in Zenner’s friend, Mr. Redfoot. She asked about him in other letters but still likes Frank so far.[308] Her letter to Zenner dated March 19, 1919 says that she bought a new Victrola record player. Cheapest records are .85 cents. April 20th, 1919, the school system wants her to work another year at $1000. On May 12, 1919, the school system offered her $111 a month for next year.[308]

In the 1920 IL Census, Nellie was listed as being 27 years old, single, head of household and was a high school teacher, living at 913 North Howard Street in Robinson. No one else living there.[348]

On April 4th, 1923, Nellie and Frank were living in Gays (Box 22), IL. No children yet but was pregnant at the time of the letter to Zenner. Zenner was at his new home at 388 South Burgess Ave., in Columbus, OH and newly married to Flossie “Mildred” Woods.[308]

One other address I have (don’t know date) is: 2316 De Witt or Wilt, Mattoon, IL 61938, same address as Betty Ellen (Cullen) Wilcoxen and one additional address is 2200 Pairie, Mattoon, IL. [308]

SSN: 332-10-9959, from Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb.com [52]

On 15 July 1922 when Nellie Marie was 30, she married Frank E. CULLEN,[9,346] son of James Larry CULLEN (25 July 1872-6 May 1958) & Sara Ellen “Sadie” ELLINGTON (8 June 1867-21 December 1926), in Terre Haute, IL.[308] Frank E. was born in Gays, Coles Co., IL on 19 March 1895.[346] Frank E. died in IL? on 3 February 1934. He was 38.[346] He was buried in ?

Frank was also in France the same time Zenner Taylor was.[308] In a letter from Nellie to Zenner dated Feb. 18th, 1919, Frank was back in IL. Frank’s mom wrote and asked Nellie to come over to visit.

SOURCES

They had the following children: [ click here to see a photograph of these three children around 1932. ]

19 i. Betty Ellen (1923-?)
20 ii. Norma Lee (1927-2001)
21 iii. D. J. (Private)

13. Rachel Elizabeth “Betty” TAYLOR. Rachel Elizabeth “Betty” was born in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH on 15 October 1902.[60] Rachel Elizabeth “Betty” died ? and was buried ? Rachel Elizabeth “Betty” Married in Hutsonville, Crawford Co., IL on 16 June 1919.

Rachel E. was listed on the 1910 Oklahoma Census and was 7 years old, living with her Grandmother, Mary Elizabeth DeVine on South Bichard Street in El Reno, OK. [176]

From a letter dated June 9th, 1915, “Elizabeth” talks about Mary (DeVine) falling down their stairs at their home at 815 S. Bickford. "No bones broken but Badly Bruised.”[308]

Rachel Elizabeth TAYLOR (age 13) was living in El Reno, OK in 1916, [61] and then married Lyman LOWE in 1919 when she was 17.[247]

In June of 1918, Elizabeth was living with (Can’t Read?) at 919 Jefferson Ave., Chillicothe, OH. This address is from several letters to Zenner when he was stationed with the 51st Engineers, Co. B in France.

In October, 1918, Elizabeth and Nellie were living at 209 East Main Street, Robinson, IL. Elizabeth signed one of her letters to Zenner as “Betty.” She said that she wanted to be a nurse instead of a teacher.

From a postcard dated 1919 from Zenner Taylor while in France, Elizabeth was living with Nellie (Taylor) at 913 North Howard Street in Robinson, IL. In a letter dated May 3rd, 1919, Nellie writes to Zenner, talking about Lyman Lowe, saying “He and Elizabeth are becoming quite good friends, in fact, I believe really in love, and he is surely a fine good boy. Elizabeth and I went over to his home last Saturday and they are lovely people. Not rich, but very good and lovely people.” In a letter to Zenner dated May 12th, 1919, Nellie says “Elizabeth is to be married in the middle of June.” (1919) She is trying to persuade her to wait until she was at age.[308]

On the 26th of Feb., 1922, “Betty Lowe” sends a Western Union Telegram from Indianapolis, Ind. (1128A 26) to “Earl Zenner Taylor” at 360 Marshall Ave., in care of “Fred L. Price. She says: “Dear brother, please wire twenty will write at once.” Betty Lowe Care Western Union.. [311]

In Zenner Earl Taylor’s diary dated 1923, it has that Elizabeth had a “2nd Baby born on August 31, 1923.” This would be Ella Dean Lowe. [318]

On 12 June 1919 when Rachel Elizabeth “Betty” was 16, she first married Lyman L. LOWE,[181] son of John Linder LOWE (9 February 1865-13 January 1951) & Alice Malinda CANADA (14 August 1871-16 May 1964), in Hutsonville, Crawford Co., IL.[24,177,181,308] Lyman L. was born in Hutsonville, Crawford Co., IL on 23 June 1892.[734] Lyman L. died in VA Hospital in Danville, IL on 31 October 1965, he was 67.[181] He was buried in Hutsonville New Cemetery, Crawford Co., IL. Occupation: He was a mechanic and a veteran Wabash River commercial fisherman and a fur buyer at Hutsonville, IL. He once did a winter tour with a circus through the southern States and then moved to Paris, IL to operate a concession stand at Twin Lake Park, IL.[33,247]

aka: “Shorty”, Louis or LeRoy [24]

Lyman was working for the RR and living in Chillicothe, OH when Alice Marie was born. He traveled to Hutsonville to be with (Rachel Elizabeth) “Betty” for the birth of their child. [315]

On 6 Sept., 1927, Lyman filed for divorce papers to Elizabeth for desertion. He was left with two children, Alice Marie, age 6 and Ella Dean, age 4. [248] Elizabeth must have deserted the family in 1924 or 1925. [249]
The Robinson Daily News, Hutsonville: (IL) April 25, 1947 “Shorty” Lyman Lowe, veteran Wabash River fisherman and a fur buyer at Hutsonville. recently returned to his home after a winter tour with a circus that toured through the southern states. He is going to Paris, IL to operate a concession stand at Twin Lake Park.[334]

SOURCES

They had the following children:

22 i. A. M. (Private)
23 ii. Ella Dean (1923-1988)

circa 1924 when Rachel Elizabeth “Betty” was 21, she second married ?, in Hutsonville, Crawford Co., IL ? (mystery) ? was born in ? ? died ? in ? (possible IL) [78]

Elizabeth “Betty” was divorced in 1924 in Robinson or Hudsonville, Crawford Co., IN. I do not have her husbands name to this date. No one knows if she married again, when she died or she was buried. She kind of disappeared from family...[78]

14. Jessie B. PRICE. Jessie B. was born in OH in April 1894.[184] Jessie B. died ?

circa 1922 when Jessie B. was 27, she married Steven REYNOLDS, in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.[308]

They had one child:

i. ?. (Private)

Fifth Generation

15. Ted TAYLOR.[8,18] Ted was born in Oklahoma Territory on 2 January 1902. Ted died on 19 October 1946, he was 44.

Ted is listed as 8 years old in a 1910 Ohio Census.[69]

circa 1924 when Ted was 21, he married Dorothy SWEENEY, daughter of Sidney David SWEENEY & Ellen ACORD, in ? Dorothy was born on 13 January 1908.[8,18]

They had the following children:

i. R. C. (Private) [8,18]
24 ii. W. H. (Private)
iii. N. L. (Private) [8,18]

16. Thomas Francis “Tom” TAYLOR. Thomas Francis “Tom” was born in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 26 March 1907. Thomas Francis “Tom” died in Florida in April 1991, he was 84. He was buried in Cedar Hills Cemetery, Daytona Beach, FL. Occupation: Merchant.[18]

On 25 December 1935 when Thomas Francis “Tom” was 28, he married Evalon HARVEY, daughter of Charles Allen HARVEY & Rosetta Florence WOODS, in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH. Evalon was born in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH on 15 May 1910. Evalon died in Daytona Beach, FL in October 1982, she was 72. She was buried in Cedar Hills Cemetery, Daytona Beach, FL. Occupation: Receptionist for Dr. Vernon Woods, and a secretary for the Henry Clay Hotel.[18]

They had the following children:

25 i. J. D. J. (Private)
ii. P. J. (Private)

17. Norman LeRoy “Roy” TAYLOR. Norman LeRoy “Roy” was born in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH on 25 February 1909.[18] Norman LeRoy “Roy” died in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH on 19 March 1968, he was 59.[18] He was buried in Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., OH. Occupation: Chemist.

Obituary: The Daily Times, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH, March 19, 1968
WELFARE WORKER IS 6TH TRAFFIC VICTIM OF YEAR

A caseworker in the Scioto County Welfare Department was injured fatally Tuesday afternoon in an unusual accident on Rose Hill Road near Lucasville. Norman Taylor, 59, of 401 Campbell Ave. died at 12:10 a.m. today in Scioto Memorial Hospital about 9 1/2 hours after the accident.

Death is reported to have been caused by internal hemorrhaging, attributed by a physician to injuries suffered in the accident, patrolmen of the Portsmouth post of the Ohio Highway Patrol said.

The death of Taylor, thus, raised to six the number of traffic fatalities in Scioto County this years, three have died in traffic accidents in Portsmouth and three on the county's rural road and highways this year.

Taylor, a caseworker with the welfare department for 19 months, apparently had just left the home of a welfare department recipient when the accident happened. The 1962 model car he was driving stalled on Rose Hill Road north of Lucasville and about 2 1/2 miles east of Route 23 at 2:45 p.m.

Taylor, who had been driving up Rose Hill Road at the time got out of the car and started shoving it back downhill, apparently from a position at the side of the auto. He then attempted to get back into the auto as it was rolling downhill, but the auto had gained too much momentum. He is believed to have been knocked to the road by the car, which continued on downhill swerved from the road and crashed into a tree.

Taylor told patrolmen he was knocked out for a moment or two. When he regained consciousness, he went to a nearby house, and the resident took him to Scioto Memorial Hospital.

The caseworker, who had suffered facial lacerations, is reported to have been given emergency treatment and released from the hospital. He returned to the hospital Tuesday night and was admitted. He died there at 12:10 a.m. today. The sedan Taylor was driving was damaged heavily in the accident, patrolmen said.

A native of Franklin County, Taylor formerly taught in the Wheelersburg School System, and worked at the William's Shoe Co. for 32 years. Surviving are 5 sons, Joseph of Minford, Jerry, of Atlanta, GA, Pat of High Point, NC, Robert of Richmond, VA, and Anthony of New Boston, and two daughters, Mrs. Mima Vita, 1139 Coles Blvd., and Mrs. Normale Koch of Richmond, Va. Two brothers, Harold of Dayton, and Tom of Ashland KY. Arrangements are pending at Melcher Funeral Home, where Friends may call after 7 p.m. Thursday. [90]

Divorced in 1965.[18]

On 27 September 1930 when Norman LeRoy “Roy” was 21, he married Helen Esther SMEDLEY, daughter of Charles SMEDLEY & Catherine Frederica ALBRECHT. Helen Esther was born in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH on 27 May 1909.[18] Helen Esther died in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH on 10 June 1985, she was 76.[18] She was buried in Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., OH.[18] Occupation: Housewife and Cook at the Portsmouth Receiving Hospital, and a former kinder garden teacher.[18]

Obituary: The Daily Times - June 11, 1984

New Boston, Ohio - Helen Esther Taylor, 75, of New Boston died Sunday at home. She was a native of Sciotoville, a retired cook with Portsmouth Receiving Hospital, and a former kindergarten teacher. She was a member of Central Church of Christ, a member of the church choir, and was president of Buckeye Towers Council.

Surviving are four sons, Jerry of College Park, Ga., Pat of Winston-Salem, NC, Tony of New Boston, and Bob of Portsmouth, two daughters, Normale Crosby of Richmond, VA, and Mima Vita of Portsmouth, a sister, Mrs. Anna Margaret Herkert of Cincinnati, 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services are planned at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with Jim Wright and Tracy Hansen, ministers, officiating and internment in Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call at Brant Funeral Home in Sciotoville from 7 to 9 tonight, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday. and one hour before services at the church. The family's favorite charity is Central Church of Christ Memorial Fund.[91]

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They had the following children:

i. M. J. J. (Private)
ii. Anna Catherine. Anna Catherine was born on 28 March 1932. Anna Catherine died on 25 November 1934, she was 2.[18]
26 iii. M. M. (Private)
iv. N. (Private)
v. K. J. (Private)
vi. P. L. (Private)
vii. A. W. (Private)
viii. H. R. (Private)

18. G. W. TAYLOR. (Private)
G. W. married Virginia Irene “Ginny” SKIVER, Mother, daughter of Frank Marian SKIVER (2 August 1894-11 November 1963) & Gladys “Faye” WALLACE (20 July 1903-17 March 1965). Virginia Irene “Ginny” was born in Nelsonville, Athens Co., OH on 8 April 1926.[78] Virginia Irene “Ginny” died in Braddock Heights, Frederick Co., MD on the 16th of June, 1990, she was 64.[49,50,78] She was buried on the 19th of June, 1990, in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Nelsonville, Athens Co., OH.
Nelsonville Paper, 1947: [306]

Miss Skivers, Mr. Taylor to Wed Soon:
Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Skivers of Nelsonville, O., are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Virginia, to Gordon W. Taylor, 388 S. Burgess-av.
Miss Skivers graduated from Nelsonville High School and now is employed by the General Motors Corp., Ternstedt Division, in Columbus. Mr. Taylor, a graduate of West High School, is associated with the Bell Sound Systems, Inc., and is attending Twilight School at Ohio State University.
The wedding is to take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in the Jeanne Faust Memorial Chapel at the E. Broad-st Church of Christ. Dr. Floyd Faust will officiate.

Obituary, A Tribute - published in the pages of The News, Frederick, MD. June 19, 1990. Mrs. Virginia Taylor. Mrs. Virginia Irene SKIVER Taylor, 64, of 4627 Deer Spring Road, Braddock Heights, died Saturday, June 16, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Gordon W. Taylor. Born April 8, 1926 in Nelsonville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Faye Wallace SKIVER (S). Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Middletown United Methodist Church; a life member and past president of the ladies auxiliary of the Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Department; had served as a den mother for the Cub Scout Pack 278, Braddock Heights; and had been employed part time at JC Penney’s, Frederick. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Bruce W. Taylor and his wife Sara Lynn, of Atlanta, Jeffrey Taylor of Columbia and David B. Taylor of Braddock Heights; one sister, Patty SKIVER Fugitt of Logan, Ohio; one brother, Gerald W. SKIVER of Lancaster, Ohio; and one aunt, Anna SKIVER West of Columbus, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at the Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown. Mrs. Taylor will be removed to the Middletown United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 20, at 9 a.m., where friends may call until time of services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Susan Haise, her pastor, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Nelsonville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Middletown United Methodist Church, 7108 Fern Court, Middletown, Md. 21769 or to the Senior Citizens Center/Commission on Aging, 520 N. Market St., Frederick, Md. 21701.[49]

Obituary, The Athens Messenger, June 19, 1990 - Virginia Taylor - NELSONVILLE - Virginia Irene SKIVER Taylor, 64, of 4629 Deer Spring Road, Braddock Heights, Md., formerly of Nelsonville, died unexpectedly Saturday at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Maryland. Born in Nelsonville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Faye SKIVER. Mrs. Taylor was a housewife and a member of the Middletown United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Braddock Heights Fire Department. She is survived by her husband, Gordon W. Taylor; three sons, Bruce W. Taylor of Atlanta, Ga., Jeffrey L. Taylor of Columbia, Md., and David B. Taylor of Braddock Heights, Md.; a brother, Gerald SKIVER of Lancaster, and a sister, Patty SKIVER Fugitt of Logan. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Leonard-Lyke and Cardaras Funeral home in Logan, with the Rev. Conrad O. Diehm officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens in Nelsonville. Friends may call one hour prior to the services Friday at the funeral home.[50]

They had the following children:

27 i. Bruce W. Taylor (born in 1949)... author of this web site and this Register Report.
ii. J. L. (Private)
iii. D. B. (Private)

19. Betty Ellen CULLEN. Betty Ellen was born in Gays, Coles Co., IL on 27 April 1923.[346] Betty Ellen died ? in ?

Betty Ellen weighed 10 lbs. when born. [308,318]

Last address the family had was at 2316 De Witt Ave., Mattoon, IL 61938, and phone number was 217-234-2072. [308]

On 24 December 1953 when Betty Ellen was 30, she married Robert Lee WILCOXEN, in? [346] Robert Lee was born circa 1920. Robert Lee died ? in ?

SOURCES

They had the following children:

28 i. R. L. I. (Private)
29 ii. Tony Taylor (1955-1984)
30 iii. J. T. (Private)

20. Norma Lee CULLEN.[346] Norma Lee was born in Gays, Coles Co., IL on 13 March 1927. Norma Lee died in Roseville, MN on 21 July 2001, she was 74. She was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, MN.

On the 11th of July, 1961, Norma was living in St. Paul, MN. Nellie Marie (Taylor) CULLEN was about to make a trip to see her. [260] A later address, she was living at 208 E. Arlington Ave., St. Paul, Minn 55117. [308]
In July, 2000, Norma’s address was listed as 1450 North Victoria Ave., Rosewood Estates, Roseville, MN 55113.[9]

On 4 July 1969 when Norma Lee was 42, she first married Mr. HORTON, in ? (possible IL).[346] Mr.? was born in ? circa 1925. Mr. died ? in ? (PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOULD READ; "SHE SECOND MARRIED MR. HORTON,"

They had the following children:

31 i. R. J. (Private)
32 ii. T. N. (Private)

On 15 March 1944 when Norma Lee was 17, she second married Mr. ABBOTT, in ? [346] Mr. was born circa 1925. Mr. died ? in ? (PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOULD READ; "SHE FIRST MARRIED MR. ABBOTT,")

They had the following children:

33 i. J. L. (Private)
34 ii. C. E. (Private)
iii. E. F. (Private)
35 iv. L. M. (Private)
36 v. A. J. (Private)

21. D. J. CULLEN (Private).
D. J. married Howard A. “Gundy” REYNOLDS. Howard A. “Gundy” was born in ? circa 1925. Howard A. “Gundy” died in ? on 26 June 1997, he was 72.[346]
Office number (no date) 217-345-9949. [308]

SOURCES

They had the following children:

37 i. G. L. (Private)
38 ii. S. A. (Private)

22. A. M. LOWE (Private).

A. M. first married Ralph Eugene TRACY.[177,181] Ralph Eugene was born in Crawford Co., IL on 28 October 1918.[181] Ralph Eugene died in Veteran’s Hospital, Indianapolis, IN on 15 August 1991, he was 72.[181] He was buried in Kirk Chapel Cemetery, Robinson, IL.[181]

They had the following children:

39 i. S. A. (Private)
40 ii. C. S. (Private)

A. M. second married James “Jim” Franklin WATTS,[24] son of Linder WATTS & Jency ROMILDRED. James “Jim” Franklin was born in Claremont, Richland Co., IL on 29 July 1905.[181,246] James “Jim” Franklin died in Robinson, IL on 1 November 1993, he was 88.[181,246] He was buried in Robinson New Cemetery, Robinson, IL. They had no children.

Jim and A. M. had a 40 acre farm and in later years, it got to be quite a chore to take care of crops and cattle so they sold their farm in 1967. They kept one acre and built a house on it. Jim built and ran his own auto repair shop. A. M. said that we live just a quarter of a mile from the city limits, so we have all the city advantages, plus we have privacy.[321]


23. Ella Dean LOWE. Ella Dean was born in Hutsonville, Crawford Co., IL on 29 August 1923.[181,333] Ella Dean died in Robinson, IL on 6 April 1988, she was 64.[33,181,246] She was buried in Robinson New Cemetery, Robinson, IL.[33,181]

In Zenner Earl Taylor’s diary dated 1923, it has that Elizabeth had a “2nd Baby born on August 31, 1923.” This would be Ella Dean Lowe. [318]

Ella Dean graduated from high school in May, 1941.[247]

In 1988, Alice Marie (LOWE) Watts (Ella Dean’s sister) said in her letter, that Ella Dean seems to be doing pretty good now. She has had her lungs tapped three times, but is doing so much better since this has been done. They took a lot of fluid each time but they think her medication is partly the cause, although there were cancer cells in the fluid. We talk on the phone every day and sometimes two or three times. Of course, she cannot get better, and this breaks my heart, so I appreciate each day we have her. I never realized how precious she was to me, until we knew that she wouldn’t get better.[321]

On 6 June 1941 when Ella Dean was 17, she married Roy Truman MEDSKER, in West Union, IL.[33,181,247] Roy Truman was born in West York, Clark County, IL on 4 September 1921.[33,181,247] Roy Truman died in ? in August 1986, he was 64.[33,181] He was buried in Robinson New Cemetery, Robinson, IL.[33,181]

News paper announcement dated June 14, 1941, Truman Medsker of West York (IL) and Ella Lowe of Hutsonville, married by Fred Gard, Justice of the Peace on June 6, (1941) Sunday, at 3 PM They will live with his parents at West York. She just graduated from high school and he graduated in 1939.

They had the following children:

41 i. J. W. (Private)
ii. T. A. (Private)

SOURCES

Sixth Generation

24. William Howard "Bill" TAYLOR.[8,18]
W. H. married N. L. BAILEY, (Private) daughter of L.P. BAILEY & Rachel LEWIS. [8,18]
They had the following children:

i. W. D. (Private) [8]
ii. M. S. (Private) [8]
iii. T. D. (Private) [8]
iv. T. E. (Private) [8]

25. J. D. TAYLOR (Private).[18]
J. D. married J. FRAMPTON, (Private) son of James Otis FRAMPTON & Barbara Geraldine HAGER.[18]
They had the following children:

i. J. R. (Private)
ii. T. J. (Private)
iii. L. A. (Private)
iv. J. R. (Private)

26. M. M. TAYLOR (Private).
M. M. married O. A. VITA, (Private) son of Andrea “Andrew” Salvatore VITA & Adolorata “Dora” PROSIA.[18]
They had the following children:

i. J. A. (Private)
ii. A. A. (Private)
iii. S. L. (Private)
iv. O. D. (Private)

27. B. W. TAYLOR (Private).
B. W. married S. L. HANDLEY, (Private) Daughter of W. B. HANDLEY (Private) & Martha Alice WILLIAMSON (28 April 1932-27 January 2000).[78]
They had one child:

i. L. I. (Private)

28. R. L. I. WILCOXON (Private).[346]
R. L. I. married Loretta KETCHUM.[346]
They had the following children:

i. L. (Private)
ii. J. E. (Private)
iii. R. L. I. (Private)

SOURCES

29. Tony Taylor WILCOXON.[346] Tony Taylor was born in ? on 10 August 1955.[346] Tony Taylor died in ? on 14 May 1984; he was 28.[346]

On 8 January 1979 when Tony Taylor was 23, he married Kathy SARENSON, in ?[346]

They had the following children:

i. J. (Private)
ii. Z. (Private)

30. J. T. WILCOXON (Private). [346]
J. T. married ? TWILA (SPELL?) (Private).[346]
They had the following children:

i. T. (Private)
ii. T. (Private)

31. R. J. HORTON (Private).[346]
R. J. married J. PENOVICH. (Private) [346]
They had one child:

i. J. (Private)

32. T. N. HORTON (Private).[346]
T. N. married ? ?[346]
They had the following children:

i. B. (Private)
ii. T. (Private)

33. J. L. ABBOTT (Private).[346]
J. L. married W. LINDERAU. (SPELL?) [346]
They had the following children:

i. S. M. (Private)
ii. M. W. (Private)

SOURCES

34. C. E. ABBOTT (Private).[346]
C. E. married J. HEITMAN.[346]
They had the following children:

i. B. (Private)
ii. P. (Private)
iii. H. (Private)

35. L. M. ABBOTT (Private).[346]
L. M. married T. FIK.[346]
They had the following children:

i. J. L. (Private)
ii. K. (Private)

36. A. J. ABBOTT (Private).[346]
A. J. first married M. DANKERS.[346]
They had one child:

i. A. D. (Private)

A. J. second married D. FLYNN. (Private) [346]
They had the following children:

i. A. (Private)
ii. A. (Private)

37. G. L. REYNOLDS (Private).[346]
G. L. married FERGUSON.[346]
They had the following children:

i. J. L. (Private) [346]
42 ii. B. J. (Private)

38. S. A. REYNOLDS (Private).[346]
S. A. first married MICHAELS.[346]
They had one child:

i. E. T. (Private) [346]

S. A. second married WILSON.[346]
39. S. A. TRACY (Private). [181]
S. A. first married Sanford BAILEY.[181] Sanford was born in ? in July 1933.[181] Sanford died in Oblong?, IL on 5 November 1999, he was 66.[181] He was buried in Oblong Cemetery, Oblong, Crawford Co., IL.[181]
They had the following children:

i. S. J. (Private)
ii. E. S. (Private)

S. A. second married V. A. STALLINGS (Private).[181]
40. C. S. TRACY (Private).
C. S. first married J. HAWKINS. (Private) [181]
They had the following children:

43 i. D. J. (Private)
44 ii. J. E. (Private)

C. S. second married L. GEIGER. (Private) [181]
They had one child:

i. J. L. (Private)

C. S. third married M. MUSGRAVE. (Private) [181]
41. J. W. MEDSKER (Private).
J. W. married A. M. HINKLE. (Private) [181]
They had the following children:

45 i. L. (Private)
ii. K. (Private)

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INDEX