William Taylor (1753 - 1845)

Born 17 Jun 1753 in County Armagh, Ireland

Died 4 Jun 1845 at age 91 in Bergholz, Jefferson, Ohio, United States

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Biography

On FamilySearch.org 9 sources and 5 memories sources of information for:

• TAYLOR GENEALOGICAL HISTORY; By John Taylor

[Orval A. Taylor’s 3rd cousin, (handwritten note on copy owned by Orval A. Taylor)]

• Five Taylor brothers—George, James, William, John and Caufield came to America from County Armagh, Ireland, in 1760, and settled in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

• The Ancestors of most of the settlers in this early pioneer section of Virginia had previously left England and Scotland for Northern Ireland to escape the heavy taxes, religious persecution and political oppression then existing in those countries. Taylor being an English name, it is presumed that the five Taylor brothers or their ancestors originally migrated from England.

• The resources of the Taylor brothers enabled them to acquire slaves and fertile lands in the virgin valley of Cedar Creek, a scenic stream about six miles in length, flowing into the James River after passing beneath on of the “World’s Wonders”, the natural Bridge of Virginia.

• John Taylor was killed in the American Revolution on April 25, 1778, and his brother Caufield was taken prisoner, but liberated after the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. James was ensign in Company Four of the Virginia Militia as it stood April 30, 1777, and William was 1st Lieutenant, Company Eight of Rockbridge Virginia Militia (And, Act. XV-401) as it stood April 1, 1777.

• (Entered 2019 by prior user; forgot to make a note of it edited for easier reading by EJMS-no content change-just format)

• Will of William Taylor, recorded in Will Book 3, page 8O, Rockbridge Circuit Court, Lexington, Virginia.

In the name of God Amen I William Taylor (1), Senior of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia am sick in body but of perfect mind and memory yet knowing the uncertain state of this Transitory life and that it is appointed all Men once to die I therefore make this my last Will and Testament and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my body I commit to the earth to be buried in a decent and christian like manner not doubting that at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again, and as for all my worldly goods, which I possess and enjoy I give, devise and bequeath in manner following: First allow my funeral expenses and all other debts to be carefully and instantly paid and of the residue I give and bequeath unto my beloved sons John Taylor (3) and William Taylor (7), the plantation I now live on containing seven hundred and thirty one acres more or less to be thus divided. Viz: one third to John Taylor and the other two thirds to William Taylor, with whom (the said William Taylor) I allow my beloved wife Ruthy Taylor (ll to live and remain during life, or as long as she pleased, or remains in her widowhood, but if she should incline to marry and leave William Taylor she shall then be entitled to eight pounds yearly to be levied off the Estate and at her death the said eight pounds to recede to John Taylor and William Taylor, and the land to be equally divided betwixt them share and share alike. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Ruthy Taylor one feather bed with every necessary furniture belonging thereto together with the household furniture, kitchen utensils and one pair of drawers (William Taylors excepted) I also leave unto my beloved daughters, Polly Taylor (4), Peggy Taylor (5) and Betsey Taylor (6) to each. one feather bed and furniture and two milk cows to be furnished with them of the premises but if the said proves deficient on the premises the efalcatio to be made up by the said William Taylor. I do also leave unto each of the said three girls one horse, bridle and saddle value thirty three pounds apiece, to be given by the above John and William Taylors. I do also leave urito my beloved son Andrew Taylor (8) one horse, briddle and saddle, value thirty three pounds and one hundred dollars in cash, that is when he arrives to the years of the maturity, but being a minor of about ten years, the above John and William Taylors shall continue him at school till he's fifteen or sixteen years old at which period they shall lend him out to any trade he chooses to incline to. I do also leave unto my beloved daughter, Sarah Elliott (2), two dollars, and as for the three horses now on the premises viz: the gray horse the prince horse, and the young mare to remain the sole property of the said William Taylor. I do also appoint, constitute and ordain my beloved wife, Ruthy Taylor, jointly with my son John Taylor to be my sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament, utterly revoking, disannulling all former Wills and Bequeaths, heretofore by me made, ratifying and confirming this my only last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto sat my hand and affixed my seal this eighth day of August and in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven.

Will of William Taylor (paqe 2) Signed, sealed, published, pronounced and declared in the presence of us: Israel Cowan Jamem Cunningham Henry Tele At Rockbridge December Court 1807

The last Will and Testament of William Taylor deceased was produced in the Court proved by the oaths of two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded; and on the motion of Ruthy Taylor, and John Taylor executors therein named, who made oath according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate thereof in due form they having together with Joshua Hicks and Daniel Taylor their security entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of $3000 conditioned according to law. Test: A Reid

APPRAISAL OF WILLIAM TAYLOR ESTATE Number 1 in this "Tree " We, Robert Mccampbell, Richard Simonds and John Gilmore being first sworn in do praise the following articles, to wit the property of William Taylor Deceased.

2 cows $18.00 ; 1 mare and saddle 96.00 ; 1 spinning wheel 2.50 ; 1 harrow 1.25 ; 1 cupboard 10.00 ; 1 table 2.00 ; 6 chairs and looking glass 2.90 ; 1 chest of drawers 10.00 ; 6 feather beds & furniture & seeds 96.00 ; 1 large wheel 1.00 ; 1 rifle gun 8.00 ; 2 spinning wheels 5.00 ; Sundry pots and rack 10.00 ; 1 loom and tacklines 6.00 ; 2 horses 140.00 ; 1 cutting knife 1.00 ; 2 ploughs 6.00 ; 10 head of horned cattle 70.00 ; 9 sheep 9.00 ; 16 head of hogs 7.00 ; 1 wagon and log chain 55.00 ; 2 axses 1.25 ; 43 geese 7.25 ; 2 iron weges, 1 pair fire tongs 1 set fire irons 2.00

(Signed) Robert McCampbell Richard Simonds John Gilmore At Rockbridge Court April 4, 1808

Vitals: Name • • William Taylor • • Sex • • Male • • Birth • • 17 June 1753 Armagh, Northern Ireland Christening Death • • 4 June 1845 Bergholz, Jefferson, Ohio, United States Burial • • 1849 Bergholz Cemetery, Bergholz, Jefferson, Ohio, United States

Other Information:

Alternate Name • Birth Name William Taylour Last Changed: March 27, 2012

Alternate Name • Birth Name William Taylor Last Changed: July 12, 2012

Alternate Name • Also Known As MR WILLIAM Taylor Reason This Information Is Correct: DNA information has William Taylor Marriage To Janet Ruth Paul. John Taylors brother Caufield lost in action in The Revolutionary War. John Taylor died in a Field Hospital in The Revolution. William and George were the only surviving brothers of The Revolution. WILLIAM TAYLOR was 1st Luitenent 8th Company Rockbridge County Virginia Millita. By Stephen Herbert Taylor via My Heritage ant Taylor Family History. Last Changed: December 13, 2020

Custom Event • Five Taylor Brothers Came to America 1760 1760 County Armagh, Ireland Five Taylor Brothers—George, James, William, John and Caufield came to America from County Armagh, Ireland, in 1760, and settled in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Reason This Information Is Correct: GENEALOGICAL HISTORY By John Taylor [Orval A. Taylor’s 3rd cousin (handwritten note on copy owned by Orval A. Taylor)] Five Taylor brothers—George, James, William, John and Caufield came to America from County Armagh, Ireland, in 1760, and settled in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Last Changed: October 11, 2019

On Find-A-Grave.com:

William Taylor BIRTH 17 Jun 1753 Ireland DEATH 1845 (aged 91–92) Bergholz, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA BURIAL Bergholz Cemetery Bergholz, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA MEMORIAL ID 22668160 ·

Sources

• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/2Z7V-KXQ
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22668160/william-taylor