Henry Taylor, Sr., is my 5th great-grandfather. His father, Rev. John Taylor was from Lancaster County, Virginia, which was the birthplace for Henry. His mother, I believe, is Mary Bumbury, but I haven’t any proof. Henry Taylor was born about 1707 and died in 1771. His first wife […]
In going through my great-grandmother’s notes this morning I found this sheet, in her handwriting, a list of primarily Edwards family members, with a marriage to a Taylor, a Linton and a Montgomery. This was one of those days when I truly ‘read’ what was in front of […]
Loudoun County Virginia Will book D 1783-1793 pp. 91-95 In the name of God, Amen. I, George Taylor, Senr., of Loudoun County and State of Virginia, Planter, being through age and infirmities weak of body but of sound mind and memory blessed be God for it, do make […]
Henry Taylor was my gr-gr-gr-gr-great-grandfather. I found this will during my research last week. Henry’s first wife was Mary Cork, with whom he had all but his youngest son, John, my ancestor. His second wife, Susanna Compton, was John’s mother. Susanna was the widow of Robert Whitely when […]