Marcus Spencer Taylor (1878 - 1953)

Born 29 Mar 1878 in Jefferson Co., IN

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ann Gunnion — married 16 Nov 1898 in Jefferson Co., IN

Descendants

Died 12 Apr 1953 at age 75 in Canaan, Jefferson Co., IN

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Biography

This biography was auto-generated by a GEDCOM import.^[1] It's a rough draft and needs to be edited.

Name

Name: Marcus Spencer /TAYLOR/

Given Name: Marcus Spencer

Surname: TAYLOR^[2][3]

Name: Marcus Simpson //

Given Name: Marcus Simpson

Surname: ^[4]

Name: Marcus Spencer //

Given Name: Marcus Spencer

Surname: ^[5]

Found multiple versions of NAME. Using Marcus Spencer /TAYLOR/.

Birth

Birth:

Date: 29 Mar 1878

Place: Jefferson Co., IN^{[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]}

Death

Death:

Date: 12 Apr 1953

Place: Canaan, Jefferson Co., IN^{[13][14][15][16][17][18]}

Christening

Christening:

Date: é

Burial

Burial:

Date: 15 Apr 1953

Place: Caledonia Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IN^[19][20][21]

Event

Event:

Type: Birth

Date: 11 Dec 1879^[22]

Event:

Type: Land

Date: 16 Apr 1908

Place: Jefferson Co., IN

Note: Mary, widow of David W. TAYLOR sold to Marcus, 102.4 acres, pt NW1/4 S5 T4N R12E, subject to life estate.^[23]

Event:

Type: Fire

Date: 29 Jun 1914

Place: Canaan, Jefferson Co., IN

Note: Mill caught fire.^[24]

Event:

Type: Miscellaneous

Date: 21 Mar 1918

Place: Switzerland Co., IN

Note: Mr. and Mrs. Marcus TAYLOR were Sunday visitors at the home farm now occupied by Willard HORTON.^[25]

Event:

Type: Miscellaneous

Date: 2 May 1918

Place: Switzerland Co., IN

Note: Marcus TAYLOR, of Canaan, runs his truck through this vicinity each week with a load of groceries.^[26]

Event:

Type: Miscellaneous

Date: 17 Oct 1918

Place: Switzerland Co., IN

Note: Marcus TAYLOR sold a part of his personal property, tools and stock, at public sale on Thursday, at the old home place near Caledonia.^[27]

Event:

Type: Land

Date: 7 Mar 1919

Place: Jefferson Co., IN

Note: Sold old TAYLOR farm to Oscar BURRESS, 102.4 acres, pt NW1/4 S5 T4N R12E.^[28]

Event:

Type: Religious

Date: 6 Jun 1932

Note: Initiated into Masons.^[29]

Event:

Type: Court

Date: 26 Apr 1938

Place: Jefferson Co., IN

Note: After the death of Christiana, Jane and Indiana TAYLOR, Marcus was appointed administrator to settle their estate. Pursuant to a court order, a public auction was held 26-Apr-1938, at which Thomas POMMEREHN (son of John F. PMMEREHN and Nancy TAYLOR) purchased all three parcels of land allocated to the girls in settlement of James and Jane TAYLOR's estate.^[30]

Event:

Type: Religious

Date: 11 Feb 1951

Place: Jefferson Co., IN

Note: After a brief discussion Rev. WRIGHT infomred the memebers that Mr. & Mrs. Marcus TAYLOR wished to unite with the Church. Mrs. TAYLOR by reprofession of faith and he by profession. Motion made by John GUNNION and seconded by Will ANDERSON to accept them. Motion carried. Because of their illness session recessed to meet at their home at two o'clock in afternoon. All members were again present. Mr. TAYLOR was baptized. Session closed with prayer.^[31]

Event:

Type: Religious

Date: 10 Apr 1953

Place: Canaan, Jefferson Co., IN

Note: Resolution of Respect

In Memory of Brother Marcus S. TAYLOR, who died 10-Apr-1953

"Leaves have their time to fall, and flowers to wilt at the north winds cold blast, but thou, oh death! hath all seasons for thine own."

Once again a Brother Mason, having completed the designs written for him on life's trestle board, has passed through the portals of Eternity and entered the Grand Lodge of the New Jerusalem and hath received as his reward, the white stone with the new name written theiron.

And whereas, the all-wise and merciful Master of the universe has called from labor to refreshments our beloved and respected brother, he havingbeen a true and faithful member of our beloved Order, therefore be it Resolved that Canaan Lodge No. 581, F.&.M., of Canaan, Indian, in testimony of her loss, drape its Charter in mourning for thirty days, and that we tender to the family of our deceased brother our sincere condolence in their deep affliction and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family.

Meredeth BLITON

John T. RAY

Lee ROGERS^[32][33]

Census

Census:

Date: 1920

Place: Jefferson Co., IN

Note: TAYLOR, Marcus listed in Shelby township, as follows:

Canaan, dwelling #68, family #69

TAYLOR, Marcus, head, own home, no mortgage, M, W, 41, M<, b. IN, parents b. IN, retail merchant, general store, self employed

TAYLOR, Mamie, wife, F, W, 46, M, b. IN, parents b. Scotland

TAYLOR, Edward, son, M, W, 19, S, b. IN, parents b. IN

TAYLOR, Fanny, daughter, F, W, 17, S, b. IN, parents b. IN, clerk, retail store, wage earner

TAYLOR, David, son, M, W, 13, S, b. IN, parents b. IN

TAYLOR, Mary E., granddaughter, F, W, 7/12, S, b. IN, parents b. IN^[34]

Census:

Date: 1930

Place: Shelby Township, Jefferson Co., IN

Note: Pg 5B,Enumeration Districti 39-17, Supervisor's District 11

Dwelling 199

Family 128

TAYLOR, Marcus, head, 52, married 20 years, retail merchant, groceries

TAYLOR, Mammine, wife, 57, married 20 years

TAYLOR, Fannie, daughter, 27, single

TAYLOR, Mary, mother, 80, widow

TAYLOR, Mary Eleanor, 10, single^[35]

User ID

User ID: D214078426ED48B785847517211CC5CBE5BA

Data Changed

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Date: 27 Apr 2007

Time: 08:25

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Note

Note: #NI1026^{[36][37][38][39]}

Note: #HI1026

Marriage

Husband: Marcus Spencer Taylor

PREF Y

Wife: Mary Ann Gunnion

PREF Y

Marriage:

Date: 16 Nov 1898

Place: Jefferson Co., IN^{[40][41][42][43]}

Child: Edward Stanley Taylor

Child: Fanny Allyne Taylor

PREF Y

Child: David Marcus Taylor

Data Changed:

Date: 13 Oct 2005

Time: 13:05

Husband: David William Taylor

PREF Y

Wife: Mary Frances Spencer

PREF Y

Marriage:

Date: 24 Dec 1868

Place: Jefferson Co., IN^{[44][45][46][47][48][49]}

Child: Rufus Taylor

Child: Flora Elnora Taylor

Child: Marcus Spencer Taylor

PREF Y

Data Changed:

Date: 13 Oct 2005

Time: 13:05

Sources

1. ↑ Taylor-21519 was created by Bernie Cinkoske through the import of tayloy=only.ged on Sep 13, 2014. This comment and citation can be deleted after the biography has been edited and primary sources are included.
2. ↑ Source: #S150 Page: 13-3-21-C Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: serial #1585, office #A272 CONT Marcus Spencer TAYLOR CONT Canaan Station, Maidson, Jeff., Ind. CONT age 40, b. March 29, 1878 CONT white CONT merchant,Canaan Station, Madison, Jeff., Ind. CONT Nearest relative: Marrion G. TAYLOR, Canaan Station, Jeff., Ind. CONT medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light brown hair CONT Sep 12 1918
3. ↑ Source: #S795 Page: Reg. No. 565207 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3
4. ↑ Source: #S503
5. ↑ Source: #S150 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: 1585, A272 CONT Marcus Spencer TAYLOR, Canaan Station, Madison, Jefferson Co., IN CONT age 40, 29 Mar 1878, merchant CONT medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light brown complexion CONT 13-3-21-C
6. ↑ Source: #S169
7. ↑ Source: #S167
8. ↑ Source: #S499
9. ↑ Source: #S503
10. ↑ Source: #S505
11. ↑ Source: #S520
12. ↑ Source: #S521
13. ↑ Source: #S169
14. ↑ Source: #S167
15. ↑ Source: #S503
16. ↑ Source: #S505
17. ↑ Source: #S520
18. ↑ Source: #S521
19. ↑ Source: #S169
20. ↑ Source: #S167
21. ↑ Source: #S505
22. ↑ Source: #S527
23. ↑ Source: #S521
24. ↑ Source: #S516
25. ↑ Source: #S644 Page: 21-Mar-1918 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3
26. ↑ Source: #S644 Page: 2-May-1918 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3
27. ↑ Source: #S644 Page: 17-Oct-1918 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3
28. ↑ Source: #S521
29. ↑ Source: #S527
30. ↑ Source: #S521
31. ↑ Source: #S173 Page: pg 223 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3
32. ↑ Source: #S515
33. ↑ Source: #S527
34. ↑ Source: #S525 Page: pg 3B Quality or Certainty of Data: 3
35. ↑ Source: #S777
36. ↑ Source: #S497
37. ↑ Source: #S521
38. ↑ Source: #S644 Page: 14-Nov-1918 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3
39. ↑ Source: #S799 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: Mayme took care of the grocery store while Marcus delt with the trucking company. Marcus and Mayme played cards but Marcus was more interested than Mayme. CONT CONT Marcus registered from the WWI draft but did not serve.
40. ↑ Source: #S282
41. ↑ Source: #S157 Page: bk F, pg 438 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: Marcus S. TAYLOR to Mamir A. GUNNION} ss. BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 16th day of November 1898, the following MARRIAGE LICENSE was issued, viz: CONT State of Indiana, Jefferson County, Sct: CONT The State of Indiana, to any Person Empowered by Law to Solemnize Marriages in said County, Greetings: CONT You are hereby duly authorized to join together as HUSBAND AND WIFE, Marcus S. TAYLOR and Mamir A. GUNNION IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, John W. FERIS?, Clerk of the Jefferson Circuit Court, have hereunto set my hand and affized the seal of said Court, at Madison, this 16th day of November A.D. 1898 CONT John W. FERIS CONT BE IT FURTHER REMEMBERED, That on this 1st day of Dec. 1898, the following Certificate was filed in my office, to-wit: CONT STATE OF INDIANA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Sct: CONT I James W. LANHAN a Minister in said County, do certify that on the 16th day of November, 1898, I joined together, as HUSBAND AND WIFE, Marcus S. TAYLOR and Mamir A. GUNNION. Given under my hand, this 16th day of November, 1898. CONT James W. LANHAM Text: YES
42. ↑ Source: #S520
43. ↑ Source: #S521 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: Married 1899. Text: YES
44. ↑ Source: #S422
45. ↑ Source: #S489
46. ↑ Source: #S490 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: David W. TAYLOR of Jefferson Co. and Mary F. SPENCER of Jefferson Co. were married on 24-Dec-1868 at the residence of the bride's mother, J.D. GRIFFITH, minister. Witnesses: Thos DOW and Robt STORY. Text: YES
47. ↑ Source: #S157 Page: 1868-73, pg 47 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: David W. TAYLOR to Mary F. SPENCER} ss. Be it Remembered, That on this 23 day of December, 1868,the folloiwng Marriage License was issued, viz: CONT State of Indiana, Jefferson County, sct: CONT The State of Indiana, to any Person Empowered by Law to Solemnize Marriages in said County, Greetings: CONT You are hereby duly authorized to joing together as Husband and Wife, David W. TAYLOR and Mary F. SPENCERand for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affized the seal of said Court, at Madison, this 23 day of December 1868. CONT And afterwards to=wit: on this 5 day of January, 1869 the following Certificate of the Marriage of said parties was returned, to=wit: CONT State of Indiana, Jefferson Co., Sct: CONT I do certify that I did on the 24 day of December, 1868, join together, as Husband and Wife, David W. TAYLOR and Mary F. SPENCER. Given under my hand, this 15 day of January, 1869. J. D. GRIFFITH, Minister. Text: YES
48. ↑ Source: #S520
49. ↑ Source: #S521

• Source: S150 Media: Military Abbreviation: WW I draft registration Title: WW I draft registration card file, microfilm, IN State Archives, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Author: US Army Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S167 Media: Book Abbreviation: Switzerland Co., IN cemetery index Title: Switzerland Co., IN Cemetery Inscriptions Author: Wanda L. MORFORD Publication: 1986 Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S169 Media: Book Abbreviation: Jefferson Co., IN cemetery record Title: Jefferson Co., IN Cemetery Index/Jefferson Co., IN Special #4 Author: DAR/Hoosier Journal of Ancestry Publication: 1941/Little York, IN Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S173 Media: Church Abbreviation: Caledonia Church records Title: Session Records 1854-1951, LDS microfilm #1455673. Also available at the Hanover College Library, Hanover, Jefferson Co., IN, pg 11. Author: Caledonia Presbyterian Church Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S278 Media: Newspaper Abbreviation: Obituary - GUNNION, J. Title: Obituary - GUNNION, J. Author: Madison Courier, Jefferson Co., IN Publication: microfilm, IN State Library, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Text: Mr. GUNNION, 81, Dies at Home of Daughter CONT John C. GUNNION, 81, died at 12:30am today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ruth PETTIT, route one, Butlerville. CONT Mr. GUNNION was born and lived most of his live in Jefferson county. He lived in Madison after 1945 until going to live with his daughter in 1958. CONT He was a member of the Caledonia Presbyterian Church and Canaan Masonic Lodge. Mr. GUNNION served as Jefferson County Commissioner for two terms. CONT Survivors include his wife Nora Hall GUNNION, two daughters, Mrs. Edith Kern, Lexington, and Mrs. PETTIT; three sisters: Mrs. Mayme TAYLOR, Jefferson Co., Mrs. Minnie REED, Canaan, and Mrs. Jenie POMMEREHN, Scott's Ridge; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. CONT Services will be at 1:30 pm Monday at the Caledonia Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. CONT Friends may call at Gans Funeral Home after noon Saturday. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S280 Media: Newspaper Abbreviation: Obituary - GUNNION, D. S. Title: Obituary - GUNNION, D. S. Publication: Copy obtained from Ruth PETTIT, North Vernon, Jennings Co., IN Text: Obituary CONT David S. GUNNION, son of David GUNNION, a native of Scotland, and Annie G. Glenn GUNNION, was born at the old GUNNION homestead on Scott's Ridge in the Scotch settlement, 7-May-1892. He passed away 29-Mar-1946, a his home in New Point, Ind., at the age of 53 years 10 months and 22 days. CONT He was united in marriage to Pauline BARNES, 17-Sep-1913. This union was blessed with two children, Nettie Louise TUMEY and Ralph A. GUNNION, both of Indianapolis. CONT He spent most of his life near Caledonia United Presbyterian chuch. He united with the Caledonia church 7-Apr-1906. He loved his church and was always active in all the organizations of the church, having been an elder from12-May-1939 until after moving to his new home at New Point. CONT Havings always been active in church work and wishing to continue, he and his wife placed their membership in the church near their new home. CONT David was a devoted husband and a loving father, always concerned about the welfare of his wife and children. Some of his greatest concerns the past few years have been for the safety of his son, Ralph, and his son-in-law Glen TUMEY, who were in the service of our country, and have only recently been discharged. CONT Besides his loving wife and children he leaves four sisters and two brother, Mrs. Mary A. TAYLOR, of Canaan; James R. GUNNION, of North Madison; John C. GUNNION, of Madison; Mrs. Minnie REED, of Canaan; Mrs. Agnes HALL and Janie POMMEREHN, of Madison route two. Alsoa host of other relatives and friends. CONT David made friends wherever he went. He was always ready and willing to help anyone in need. It can truthfully be said of David that he believed: CONT Life is real; life is earnest CONT And the grave is not its goal CONT Dust thou art, to dust returnest, CONT Was not spoken of the soul, CONT Not enjoyment, and not sorrow CONT Is our destin'd end and way, CONT But to act, that each tomorrow CONT Finds us farther than today Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S281 Media: Newspaper Abbreviation: Obituary - GUNNION, D. Title: Obituary - GUNNION, D. Author: Madison Courier, Jefferson Co., in Publication: microfilm, IN State Library, Indianapols, Marion Co., IN Text: David GUNNION Dead CONT Succumbed at New Point Yesterday Morning; Funderal Services Monday CONT David S. GUNNION, 54, former resident of Scotch Ridge, died suddley yesterday morning at his home at New Point. Funeral services will be held at the Caledonia church Monday at 1:30pm with burial in the church cemetery. CONT Surviving Mr. GUNNION are: His widow, Pauline Barnes GUNNION of New Point, who he married 17-Sep-1913; a duaghter, Nettie Louise TUMMEY, and a son, Ralph Allan GUNNION, both of Indianapolis; four sisters, Mary A. TAYLOR, Canaan; Minnie A. REED, Canaan; Agnes S. HALL, Madison, and Janie A. POMMEREHN, Madison; and two brothers, James R. CUNNION, North Madison and John C. GUNNION, Madison. CONT An active chruch man, Mr. GUNNION joined the Caledonia United Presbyterian church in Scotch Settlement, 7-Apr-1906. He was an elder of that church from 12-May-1939 until he moved to New Point in 1944. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S282 Media: Bible Abbreviation: Bible - GUNNION Title: Bible - GUNNION Publication: Bible in possession of Ralph PETTIT, North Vernon, Jennings Co., IN also notes enclosed in Bible Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S437 Media: Newspaper Abbreviation: SPENCER family - GAMMONS Title: Family Trees, Twigs, Chips genealogy column, by George MILLER, 2-Feb-1974 Author: Madison Courier Publication: microfilm, IN State Library, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Text: 2-2-74 - 15 - SPENCER, DAVID, SKEEN, MINOR, REED, MOSELY, MORRIS, PETERS, TAYLOR, RALSTON, DALGLISH, STEELE, HERRING - CONT Harriett E. GAMMONS, 1940 Cragmont St., Madison, IN 47250, writes that she is interested in the SPENCER Family Tree and its related branches and offers the following for those others who may be interested. CONT This family, SPENCER in the Jefferson Co. area, stem from Charles R. SPENCER who came to the county in 1815 and made his home in the wilds of what is now Shelby Township. The SPENCERs trace their family tree far back. They are of Irsih stock. In 1666 the three brothers were officers under CROMWELL. On the ascension of Charles the Second they were arrested and condemmed to be beheaded but managed to escape to this country. One settled in NY, one in MA and one in MD. The later is the progenitor of the Jefferson Co., IN stock. CONT Charles SPENCER, the father of Charles R., was born in Campbell Co., VA, some time near the middle of the 18th century. When a young man he married a Welch girl, Judith DAVID. They had 11 children: David, b. 4-Jul-1773; Elizabeth, Moses, Benjamin, Polly, Judith, Charles R., Thomas, Abasolam, Nancy, and William, the latter b. on 6-Apr-1795. CONT In 1795 they moved west to Jessamine Co., KY, where the father died in 1812. Three sons, Charles R., Thomas and Abasolam (or Absolam) came to IN Territory. Charles R. came in 1815, the other two a few years later. Thomas later moved to MO but came back and died near Cross Plains, Ripley Co., IN. His children went west except one who went to Jennings Co., IN. Absolam went to IA where he died. Charles R., father of the SPENCER family well-known in Jefferson Co., married a Miss Eleanor SKEEN in KY before coming to IN. In 1815 they settled and broke ground for a farm. Christmas day of that year their cabin burned to the ground. Mrs. SPENCER's brother who lived with them and they were all compelled to camp out until a new cabin could be built. Before coming to IN two sons were born: Charles and William. Born in IN were Jonathon (?), Milton and Martha. On 20-Feb-1826, Mrs. SPENCER died. In 1827 Mr. SPENCER married Eleanor MINOR of North Madison, IN. To them was born one son, Anderson, who later went to Costa Rica, Central America. Eleanor Minor SPENCER died 25-Apr-1828. Mr. SPENCER needing a wife and mother for the children married Miss Fanny REED of Switzerland Co., IN. Their children were Benjamin, Simpson, Mary J., Thomas A., Charles, Reed [incorrect, child was Charles R.] and Mary F. CONT CONT William, the second son born to Charles and Eleanor S., had the following descendents: David I., living on a farm near Hicks; William W., an attorney in Indianapolis, John A., a druggist at Versailles, IN; Sarah, who married John PETERS of Shelby Twp.; and Eleanor, wife of Ed MATTHEWS of near Nebraska, IN. CONT CONT Jonathon, the third son, had the following children: Charles N., of Indinapolis; Sam and George, Jennings Co. and Mrs. KASSON, Howard Co., KS. CONT CONT Martha the fifth child had two children: Thomas B. REED, Vernon, IN and Mrs. Sarah MOSELY, KS. CONT CONT Benjamin of the third wife had children: Lizzie and Usurla. CONT CONT Simpson of the third wife fathered: John, Nellie, Ulysus, Switzerland Co. CONT CONT Thomas A. [had] Alice, Adolphus and Alvin of Jefferson Co. CONT CONT Charles REED had two children: Stella who married Thomas MORRIS and Ursula who married a PETERS. CONT CONT Mary F. two, Marcus TAYLOR and Flora to Ed RALSTON. CONT CONT Charles Russell, second son of William married Agnes Melissia DALGLISH, two daughters, Ellea Maude and Harriet Agnes. Maude married Sam STEELE, no children; Harried married Charles David HERRING, children: Edwin, Raymond, Horace, Agnes, Harold, Louis, Harriet and Eleanor. CONT CONT Mrs. GAMMONS says her mother, Mrs. Harried A. HERRING, Route 1, Canaan, IN does not write much anymore but would welcom correspondents of the SPECER line and would help all she can to help them build their family trees. Mrs. HERRING is now 87. She adds that her mother still can remember many of the stories told to her by her own great-grandfather who settled Shelby Twp., in 1815; she owns the SKEEN place, one of the early homsteads. Harold JONES, Canaan mail carrier, owns the original SPENCER farm, however, on Scotch Ridge. CONT (Some of the above information was difficult to read and if there is any error I welcome the correction and those interested in the SPENCER line may write to either Mrs. HERRING or Mrs. GAMMONS.) Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S438 Media: Family Abbreviation: SPENCER family - O'NEIL Title: SPENCER family - O'NEIL Author: Agnes O'NEIL Publication: 13-Nov-1994 Note: Basically, a handwritten copy of the information published in the genealogy column of the Madison paper by Harriett GAMMONS, 2-Feb-1974. However, there is some additional information. CONT CONT There is also a typewritten copy of the same, with the title "The SPENCER Family - An Interesting Account of This Most Prolific Family - Their Genealogy in Hoosierdom Among Jefferson County's Most Respected Citizens. Appears to be from an article published in the Jefferson Co. Democrat, Madison, IN. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S497 Media: Interview Abbreviation: Interview - CINKOSKE, E. - 6-Apr-1991 Title: Interview - CINKOSKE, E. - 6-Apr-1991 Author: Eleanor CINKOSKE Publication: 6-Apr-1991 Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S499 Media: Vital Abbreviation: Birth certificate - TAYLOR, F. Title: Birth Records Author: Switzerland Co., IN Health Department Text: Local #2986, bk 2, pg 104 CONT Child's name: unnamed TAYLOR CONT Brithdate: 2-Feb-1902 CONT Sex: female CONT Attend. name: Dr. R. M. COPELAND, Bennington, IN CONT Father: Marcus TAYLOR CONT Birthplace: IN CONT Occupation: Farmer CONT Age: 24 CONT Mother: Florence TAYLOR CONT Birthplace: IN CONT Age: 29 CONT Child of this mother: 2 Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S503 Media: Family Abbreviation: Obituary - TAYLOR, M. Title: Obituary, hand typed CONT Obituary, newspaper Text: Marchus Simpson (Spencer) TAYLOR, son of David and Mary TAYLOR, was born March 29, 1878 and died Sunday evening April 12 at the age of 75 years and 13 days. He was born and spent his boyhood years in the Caledonia neighborhood, later moving to Canaan and spending the remainder of his life there. He was married to Mary A. GUNNION Nov. 15, 1898. To this union were born 3 children; Daivd, Fanny and Edward, Edward having departed this life Sept. 12, 1922. CONT Marcus spent a full and busy life enjoying every day of it with his family and friends as long as his health permitted. He was a member of the Caledonia Presybterian Church and also belonged to the Masonic Lodge of Canaan. He had been a member and ardent worker in the Red Men Lodge for over 50 years, having been a charter member at Bennington, later moving his membership to Manville, and became a charter member at Canaan when the lodge opened there. CONT He was a great lover of nature, spending many hours among the flowers, trees, and animals of the wilds, studying and loving the beauties of the woods and hills. He believed as Emerson says: "There is a spark of God in your heart. If you wish to know more about him study the birds and flowers, go into the forests." Marcus, in his early years was a threshing machine man, having the reputation of being able to move in, set, get the job done and move away quicker than seemed possible. Later he and his family moved to Canaan and operated a flour mill for some years. Then they bought the Canaan store, and did an extensive trucking business. In 1941 he and "Mayme" did something very few have the good judgement and grace to do well. They retired and did the things they had always loved to do and never had the time and opportunity. They enjoyed a perfect companionship rarely seen in our busy world today, each striving to make this a more beautiful world in which to live. Marcus never failed to visit the sick for miles around and was always willing to help those in need. During his illness these good deeds were very graciously returned as his friends and neighbors visited him often and did so many wonderful things for him. He enjoyed every visit and treasured every little kindness until almost his last day. He loved live, he loved people and was never happier than when surrounded by family and friends. It seems to me the words of Stephen Grellet very aptly describe his attitude toward life and friends "I expect to pass through this life but once. Any good, terehore that i can do or any kindness I can show to any human being let me do it now. Le me not defe nor neglect it for I shall not pass this way again." CONT He leaves to share the beautiful memories of his life his wife, "Mayme", 2 children; David near Canaan, Fanny JACKSON in Madison; 3 grandchildren, Eddie and Susanne TAYLOR and Eleanor CINKOSKE; 2 great grandchildren; Bernadette and Charlotte CINKOSKE, two neices; Laura Jean KONKLE and Agnes O'NEAL and two nephews: Graham adn Thomas RALSTON. He had a sister Flora, who precedes hime in death. CONT I cannot say and I will not say CONT That he is dead, he is just away. CONT With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand. CONT He has wandered into an unknown land. CONT And left us dreaming how very fair. CONT It needs must be since he lingers there CONT And you, ah you, who the wildest yearn CONT For the old time step and the glad return CONT Don't wish to call him back from the land of the fair. CONT Just prepare your life and meet him there. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S505 Media: Vital Abbreviation: Death certificate - TAYLOR, M. Title: Certificate of Death, #11990 Author: Indiana State Board of Health Text: Place of death - county: Jefferson CONT - city: Canaan, IN (crossed out, Rural written in) CONT Name: Marcus S. TAYLOR CONT Married CONT Usual residence: Canaan, Jefferson Co., IN (Rural written in) CONT Date of death: 12-Apr-1953 CONT Date of birth: 12-Mar-1878 CONT Age: 75 CONT Birthplace: IN CONT Father: David TAYLOR CONT Mother: Mary F. SPENCER CONT Never served in US Armed Forces CONT No social security # CONT Informant: Mrs. Marianie TAYLOR, Canaan, IN CONT Cause: Carcinoma of prostate with metasloris, 3 years CONT Burial: 15-Apr-1953, Caledonia, Jefferson Co., IN Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S512 Media: Newspaper Abbreviation: Marriage announcement - TAYLOR Title: Marriage announcement - TAYLOR Text: Miss TAYLOR weds CONT Daughter of Marcus TAYLOR Married in Chicago. CONT At a nuptial high mass at 9:30 February 2, in Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, Miss Eleanor TAYLOR, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Marcus TAYLOR, of Madison, became the bride of Lieut. Bernard F. CINKOSKE, of Valparaiso, IN. CONT The bride wore the high fashion attire of a white wool street length dress with brown accessories. Her corsage was of lavender orchids. She was attended by Miss Mary CINKOSKE of Oak Park, IL, who wore a rose wool frock and a similar corsage. Marc CINKOSKE, of Valparaiso, was best man. CONT The ceremony was followed by a breakfast for 18 of the immediate family in the Stevens hotel, Chicago. After a brief honeymoon, the couple is at home at 5424 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, Apt. 119. CONT Both young people were graduated last spring from Indiana University, Bloomington. Lieut. CINKOSKE is now stationed at the Chicago quartermaster depot as the officer in charge of the fiscal accounting branch of the administration department. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S515 Media: religious Abbreviation: Resolution of Respect - TAYLOR, M. Title: Resolution of Respect Author: Masonic Lodge Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S516 Media: Newspaper Abbreviation: Madison Courier - 29-Jun-1914 Title: Madison Courier - 29-Jun-1914 Author: Madison Courier, Jefferson Co., IN Publication: Monday, 29-Jun-1914 Text: A Disastrous Fire CONT Flour Mill Burened at Canaan - Loss ,000 CONT Between half past two and three o'clock this morning Marcus TAYLOR's flour mill at Canaan caught fire, as is supposedfrom sontaneous combustion, and was totally destroyed. The building was valued at ,000 on which there was ,000 insurance with the Millers Mutual Company, Harrisburg, PA. There was no insurance on the contents, which consisted of 500 bushels of wheat, 300 bushels of corn, 50 or 60 barrels of flour, etc. all of which were consumed. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S520 Media: Family Abbreviation: TAYLOR family - O'NEAL Title: TAYLOR family - O'NEAL Author: Agnes O'NEAL Publication: 13-Nov-1994 Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S521 Media: Family Abbreviation: TAYLOR family lineage - TAYLOR Title: History of Thomas TAYLOR Family Author: Jessie TAYLOR Publication: 1978 Text: History of Thomas Taylor Family CONT CONT Researched and written by his great grandson Jesse Everett Taylor who will in this year of 1978 be 80 years old. CONT In 1818 Thomas Taylor and his wife Christiana Lack Taylor, with three sons and two daughters came to Indiana from Scotland with a group of other Scottish families. The Caledonia church history tells that a Scottish immigrant had come to this area and wrote back to his friends and relatives that the country reminded him of Scotland and urged them to come and settle there. Hey were Scottish Presbyterians and organized the Caledonia church in 1818, named for their Caledonia church in Scotland. This church is still active and is located about four miles northwest of Moorefield, Indiana. Other Scottish families coming about the same time were Weir, Neil, Ralston, Sterrett, Storie, Tait, Dow, Spencer, Graham, Glenn, Malcom, Culbertson, Gunnion, Bradshaw, Scott and others. The area became known as the Scottish settlement. Most of these came directly from Scotland landing at New York and making their way across land to Pittsburgh, then by boat down the Ohio River. They could leave the river at Vevay, Brooksburg or Madison to reach their destination. Brooksburg seemed the most logical choice since they could follow the valley of the Indian-Kentuck river to Manville then take the Brushy Fork branch to the Caledonia area. Brooksburg was an early day river port equal in size to Madison. CONT Records received from the National Archives and Records Service show that on Sept. 30, 1818 Thomas Taylor purchased the E1/2NW1/4 Section 5-T4N-R12E from the Land Office at Jeffersonville, Indiana, containing 78.56 acres at .00 per acre. The total price of 7.12 to be paid on terms of one fourth down payment of .28 and three annual installments of equal amounts. Like the majority of other purchasers of public lands, they defaulted on the installment payments until an act of Congress was passed in 1828 making provision for clearing the debts due the United States on Land Sales. One June 23, 1829 Thomas Taylor acquired an assignment from Samuel Cocke to the NW qtr Sec 19-T4-R12 for value received. Six days later on June 29, 1829 he made final settlement with the Land Office at Jeffersonville whereby he received cretid of .00 by assigning the above NW qtr plus paying .65 in cash and was granted a discount of .19, which cleared his indebtedness and he received a patent deed to the land. It was 10 years and 10 months after making the original purchase agreement. This original Taylor farm is located ½ mile south and ½ mile west of the Caledonia church. The land was heavily wooded and had to be cleared for farming. They first built a log cabin and added ot it as the family grew. In the County Auditors office at the Courthouse in Madison we found four old books listing the taxpayers for the years 1828 to 1834. In 1828 Thomas Taylor paid taxes of .52 on his land plus 2 oxen. In 1822 he had 2 horses in addition to the two oxen. In 1834 his son James was also assessed for personal property. We were unable to find a record of their naturalization as most of those records were lost. When James married in 1838 (?) the two families lived together in the same house. The census records indicate that as both families are always listed one after the other. This arrangement may have been a contributing factor in Thomas's mental breakdown in his later years. CONT In our research we have studied the microfilm records of the U.S. census which is taken every ten years. In the early census only the head of the household is named. All members of the household are checked in columns according to ages. In the 1820 census of Jefferson County, Indiana, Thomas and his wife are check in the 26 to 45 age column. The five children are in the under age 10 column. All seven members are checked as aliens, which shows that they recently arrived from Scotland. In the 1830 census the family had increased with three more daughters and two more sons. All ten children are living at home. Two sons and one daughter are checked in age 15-26 columns, one son and one daughter are 5 to 10 column. These are the five Scottish born children. The younger children were two daughters age 5 to 10, and one daughter and two sons under age 5. Grandfather Robert Lackey Taylor, born Jan. 16, 1829, was the youngest of the family since he would be about 1 ½ years old. The 1840 census shows only the three youngest children still at home. These 1840 films were very incomplete. We should have found James and Jane (Sterrett) Taylor who were married in 1838 and William and Lucinda (Taylor) Bradshaw who were married around 1835. CONT The census of 1850 was the first year that all members of the family were named giving their age and place of birth. Here we find Thomas Taylor age 63 and Christiana age 62, both native of Scotland. No children were listed in their household but living with them in a separate household was the sone James age 38 and his wife Jane age 29. There children were Christiana, age 10, David 8, Nancy 6, Robert 2 and James 1. The mother, Jane was the daughter of James Sterrett whose farm cornered the Taylor farm to the Northwest. James Sterrett had purchased his land from the Land Office in Jeffersonville and received his patent deed on Oct. 28, 1829 the same year Thomas Taylor received his deed. The farm is now owned by graham Ralston, the great great grandson of both James Sterrett and Thomas Taylor. In doing our research in Indiana in June 1978 we first went up to the Caledonia church hoping to find church and cemetery records of Thomas Taylor and family. It was suggested that we visit Graham Ralston who lives a mile west of the church and cemetery. We were surprised and excited to learn that his mother was Flora Taylor the daughter of David W. Taylor, the son of James, the eldest son of Thomas Taylor. Graham acquired his 80 acre farm from his mother who had inherited from her father as will be explained later in this narrative. CONT Graham built his house and barn in 1916 when he was 20 years old. Lumber for the framework was sawn from Poplar trees that had been cut off the farm. His total cost including labor and other lumber and material purchased was less than 00. He has lived on his farm continuously ever since. Graham was born in 1896 which makes him two years older than this writer although he is in the next younger generation. His great grandfather James was 18 years older than my grandfather Robert Lackey Taylor. As far as we could find out the early church and cemetery records have been lost. Graham went with us to the Caledonia Cemetery and we identified the graves of many members of the family. CONT Returning to the census of 1850 we found Wm. Bradshaw age 35 and his wife Lucinda age 34 and children John (14) Thomas (12) Abner (10) Sarah (9) and the youngest Lackey Taylor age 2. It seems logical that they named him using the surnames of Lucinda's parents, Lucinda's age is right for her to be the younger of the two girls coming with the Thomas Taylor family from Scotland. We concluded that Lucinda's mother's maiden name was Christiana Lackey. The name Lackey is the clue that grandfather Robert Lackey Taylor was the son of Thomas and Christiana (Lackey) Taylor. Wm. Bradshaw fits into the family of Pleasant Bradshaw listed in the 1820 and 1830 censuses as a close neighbor of Thomas Taylor family. CONT In the 1850 census of Switzerland county which borders Jefferson County on the east we find John Taylor age 35, his wife Lucinda(?) age 27 both born in Scotland. Their children Christiana (9) Harriet (7) Elizabeth (5) William (3) and Thomas (1). John's age is right for him to be one of Thomas Taylor's sons. The childrens' names Christiana and Thomas also ties into the family. In the marriage records at the Courthouse in Madison, John Taylor and Lydia Weir were married Sept. 10, 1840. We know that Lydia Weir is the older sister of Jennie Weir, my grandmother, the wife of Robert Lackey Taylor. Their father was William Weir and Harriet (Weir) Neil was their aunt. The children named Harriet and William indicates the wife of John Taylor in the census should be Lydia instead of Lucinda. So far in our research we have been unable to identify the other six children of Thomas and Christiana Taylor. CONT Robert L. Taylor and Jennie (Jane) Weir were married Dec. 27, 1849. My father James was the fifth of eleven children born to their family. They lived on the Wm. Weir farm which was 1 ½ miles south and ¾ miles west of the Thomas Taylor farm. They sold this farm in 1864 and bought a larger one on Ryker Ridge west of Manville. In 1868 they decided to sell that farm and go west to homestead on the western plains. They homesteaded in Butler County, Kansas in 1870. Robert L. died Jan. 26, 1878 at the age of 49. The history of his family will be another story. CONT In the 1860 census we find Christiana Taylor listed separately living with her son James and family. James and Jane now have three more children, twin daughters Mary and Jane age 5 and Indiana age 3. James listed in the 1850 census had died Aug. 10, 1850 at the age of 1 yr and 6 mo. A gravestone is in the Caledonia cemetery. In our research at the Madison Library we found an interesting item that appeared in the Madison Courier dated Nov. 16, 1852: Quote - "Thomas Taylor has left home in a deranged state of mind, about 65 years of age. Any information will be thankfully received by Mr. James Taylor, Moorefield, Switzerland County, Indiana." Evidently he had died prior to the 1860 census. We think they are buried in the Caledonia cemetery. Decayed headstones are beside their son James' stone. Christiana not listed in 1870 census. CONT By the time James and Jane were married James had taken over the farming from his father who was about 55 years old. On Nov. 13, 1841 about three years after their marriage James and Jane bought the adjoining 80 acres on the east from James Culbertson for 0 or per acre. The legal description is the W1/2NE1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12. The deed was not recorded until Mar 11 1850. Fifteen years after buying this 80 acres, on Feb 8, 1856 they purchased the adjoining 80 acres on the west from Wm. Dow for 00 which was .50 per acre, legally described as W1/2NW1/4 5-4-12. This deed wasn't recorded till Dec 27, 1865. We didn't find any recorded deed for the transfer of the original 80 acres deeded to Thomas Taylor but it was undoubtedly given to James as his birthright for caring for his parents in their declining years. Non of the other heirs questioned his ownership. James and Jane owned this 240 acres at the time of his death Oct 15, 1865. Indiana state law provided that when a man died without leaving a will, the widow inherited one third and the children share equally in the remaining two thirds of the estate. Nancy was the only one married at the time of her father's death. She and her husband John F. Pommerehn asked the Court of Common Pleas in Madison to set aside here inheritance which was done June 22, 1866 giving them 30 acres on the north end of the west 80 acres. This court order is recorded in Order book F pages 267 to 270. Nothing more was doen about settling the estate until the Widow Jane died Jan 3, 1875. In the meantime David W. had married Mary Spencer in 1868 and was living on his grandfather Sterrett's farm. He had purchaed it when they settled James Sterretts estate. James Sterrett's will is recorded in Will Book A pages 261-262. James Taylor and Christopher Whitten were named his executors. In Deed Book 22 page 254 an executor's deed was issued to David W. Taylor De. 29, 1863 for a purchase price of 25 for the west ½ DSW quarter Sec 32-T5-R12. This transaction was two years before James Taylor's death and five years before David married. In the 1870 census we find David and Mary with one month old Rufus living on this farm. We didn't find John F and Nancy Pommerhn listed in either Milton or Shelby Townships in 1870. We did find Jane Taylor, the widow of David, and the children still living with her; Christiana (29) Robert (23) Mary and Jane, the twins (14) and Indiana (12). She had real estate valued at 00 and personal property at 00. This real estate was the remaining 210 acres after Nancy was awarded the 30 acres in 1866. The personal property would be mostly livestock and some farm equipment. Robert was doing the farming and provided for his mother and sisters. It was about this time that Robert and Frances Culbertson were married for their son James Franklin was born Dec 15, 1872. We think that Robert built the house on the north side of the public road that crosses the farm diagonally from the southwest to northeast known as the Dow Ridge road. When Jane died in 1875 John F Pommerehn was appointed administrator of her estate. A disagreement arose among the heirs and Robert filed a lawsuit for partition in which he stated that his mother had sold him her one third of the estate in April of 1871 but the deed had become lost or destroyed before he had taken it to be recorded. The judge approved his claim and appointed three commissioners to appraise the land and divide and set aside a partition for each heir. The completed record of this court proceeding is recorded on pages 388 to 401 Book W, Complete Record of the Court of Common Pleas, Jefferson County. A photostatic copy of the map on page 400 showing how the land was divided is enclosed with this story. David sold his allotted 30 acres for 0 to Wm. Storie whose farm boarded it on the south. He then bought Roberts 72.4 acres which included the new house for 00 plus assuming two mortgages one for 0 and the other for 0. This deed was recorded in Oct. 1877. Robert and his family moved to Moorefield and David moved from the Sterrett farm to the original Taylor farm occupying the new house. In the 1880 census we find David W Taylor (38) his wife Mary F (36) and their two children Flora (8) and Marcus S (2). The next following household lists Christiana Taylor a single person age 40 with Jane Taylor (25) and Indiana Taylor (22). Jane's twin sister Mary had married Wm. Storie by this time. The three sisters were living in the old house. CONT In July of 1887 David bought the northwest 30 acres which Nancy and John F Pommerehn had inherited. The Pommerehns had sold it to J. Jameson in 1870 who in turn sold it to Robert Storie in 1872 who sold to Ann-Bell Barton in 1882 from whom David purchased it for 0. This gave David and Mary the 102.4 acres that later became Marcus Taylor's farm. When David died in 1908, Marcus, Flora and their mother Mary agreed to a partition of the land. Deed were drawn that Flora would have the Sterrett 80 acres, Marcus would have the home place of 102.4 acres subject to a life estate of his mother. He provided a home for her until her death in 1933. Marcus married Mamie Gunnion and they had three children. Edward S. born in 1900 and died in 1922 Fannie born in 1902 who married charles Jackson and is now a widow living in Madison, Indiana David Marcus, born in 1905, married Maude Harper in 1929. Their home and farm is adjacent to the south side of the city of Canaan, Indiana. In 1912 Marcus Taylor decided to quit farming and moved to Canaan where he went into the feed milling and trucking business. They rented the farm a few years finally selling to Oscar Burress in 1919. In June 1978 we visited with David M. Taylor and wife Maude and their son Marcus Edward who lives next door and farms in partnership with his father. Edward is also a Junior High councilor in the Madison School System. They are the only decendents of Thomas Taylor we found in Indiana carrying the Taylor name. CONT Getting back to the three sisters living in the old homestead house, Christiana, better known as Aunt Anna never married and died in the "flu" epidemic of 1918 at the age of 78. Jane, one of the twins, married Thomas Francis. In the Caledonia Cemetery we found two gravestones. One was the grave of Jamie, infant son of Thomas and Jane Francis dated July 25, 1890. The other engraved "Jennie, wife of Thomas Francis Aug 1, 1890 age 35 years 3 mo 20 days. A kind and loving wife and sister." Jamie died at birth and his mother seven days later of complications following childbirth. Indiana married Newt Hall who had a son Dale Hall by a pervious marriage. They and Anna and Thomas Francis all lived together in the old house on the Taylor farm. A common gravestone in Caledonia cemetery indicates that Richard Newton Hall and Indiana Hall died the same year of 1937. After their death Marcus Taylor was appointed administrator to settle the estates of Christiana, Jane and Indiana. Pursuant to a court order a public auction was held Apr 26 1938 at which Tomas Pommerehn, son of Nancy and John F. Pommerehn bought all three parcels of land allotted to the girls in the settlement of James and Jane Taylor's estate. In February o f1943, Thos Pommerehn sold this 72+ acres to Chester Burress, son of Oscar Burress, who had bought the 102.4 acres from Marcus Taylor in 1919. The farm became known as the Burress place, as the Burress family owned it until 1968, a total of 49 years. Chester Burress sold the 72+ acres to the present owner, Geo Lucas in 1968. Hazel Burress inherited the 102.4 acres and she sold to Rodney Sage in 1968 who sold to Geo Abplanalp in 1969. In 1970 Geo Lucas bought 19 acres from Abplanalp that included the improvements and cultivated land. The remaining 83.4 acres Abplanalp sold to Robert Wells the present owner. We visited with Geo Lucas and took pictures of the farm in 1978. We didn't research what happened to the 24.45 acres allotted to Mary (Taylor) Storie or what happened to her and her family. When Robert and Francis Taylor moved to Moorefield in 1877, he followed the carpenter trade. They lived there the rest of their lives. Robert died in 1915 and Frances in 1935. They are buried in Caledonia Cemetery. Besides the James Franklin previously mentioned Robert and Frances had a daughter, Pearl M. born Oct. 24 1882. Pearl married Harry Kern in 1907. Their farm was ½ mile east and about 1 ½ miles south of Moorefield. In 1962 when I first became interested in researching the Taylor family history I visited Pearl Kern when I came through Indiana on my way to New York. She was a widow living alone in her farm house a short distance should of her son James Franklin Kern. We were unable to determine if we were related although I could see a family resemblance. She gave me some clues that proved valuable in this later research. It turns out that our fathers were first cousins. James Franklin is the only child of Harry and Parl Kern. We visited with him and his wife, Mary, while researching in Indiana in 1978. He is a prominent farmer and mechanic. Pearl and Harry Kern are buried in the Ebenezer Cemetery one half mile east of Moorefield. CONT In summary there are many unanswered questions about the family of Thomas Taylor. There may be some inaccuracies in what we have written, but we are pleased with our success in finding all that we have so far. In beginning this research the only facts we had were that great grandfather came from Scotland by way of New York and settled near Madison, Indiana. Father also mentioned that they were Presbyterians. He could have given the answers to many facts if we had been interested enough to make any record. It is our hope to go to Scotland in late summer 1979 and do more research on our ancestry. My wife, Etta Mary, has supported and helped in this research. Let me identify myself as Jesse Everett Taylor, born Dec 21 1898 in Benton, Butler Co., Kansas. The eight child of eleven born to James and Minerva (Metz) Taylor. James was the fifth of eleven children born to Robert Lackey and Jane (Weir) Taylor. Robert was the tenth of ten children born ot Thomas and Christiana Taylor. I graduated from high school in 1917, had two years of college at Kansas State University, taught school for six years, then started farming in 1927 and was a farmer for thirty years. Married Opal McDonald Aug 17, 1924 and we had one daughter and three sons. She died of cancer Apr 5, 1950. Married Etta Mary Hanes Feb 23, 1962 and we lived in Alameda, California till we moved to Mesa, Ariz in September 1976 where we enjoy retirement in a mobile home park. CONT CONT Abstract Summary CONT Thomas Taylor and James Taylor Land CONT CONT 1. Original purchase certificate issued at U.S. Land Sales Office Jeffersonville, Indiana Sept. 30, 1818 E1/2NW1/4 Section 5-T4-R12 78.56 ac @ .00 total price 7.12 dwn. Pmt. .58 paid by Thomas Taylor. CONT 2. Final certificate and patent deed issued to Thomas Taylor June 27, 1829. CONT 3. Deed - Samuel Culbertson to James Taylor W1/2NE1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 80 acres more or less Nov. 13, 1841 price 0.00. CONT 4. Deed - Wm. Dow to James Taylor W1/2NW1/4 Sec. 5-T4-R12 80 acres more or less Feb. 8 1856 price 00.00. CONT 5. Awarded by court to John F. and Nancy Pommerhen N. 30 ac W1/2NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 June 22, 1866. CONT 6. Deed - John F. and Nancy Pommerhen to John Jamison N. 30 ac W1/2NW1/4 Sec. 5-T5-R12 Aug 24 1870. CONT 7. Deed - John Jamison to robert Storrie N 30 ac W1/2NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 Apr. 2 1872 0.00. CONT 8. Deed - Robert Storrie to Anna Bell Burton N 30 ac W1/2NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 Sept. 2, 1882 0.00 CONT 9. Deed - Anna Bell Burton to David W. Taylor N 30 ac W1/2NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 July 20 1887 0.00. CONT 10. Awarded by court to David W. Taylor S 30 ac W1/2NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 May 10 1875 CONT 11. Deed - David W. Taylor to Wm Storrie S 30 ac W1/2NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 Oct 28, 1876. CONT 12. Awarded by Court to Robert Taylor 20 ac Middle W1/2NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 plus 52.4 ac N. pt. Of E1/2NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 May 10, 1875. CONT 13. Deed - Robert Taylor to David W. Taylor 72.4 ac as above described Oct. 2 1877 price 00.00 plus 1 mtg 0 and 1 mtg 0. CONT 14. Awarded by Court to Christiana Taylor 34.80 ac s. pt. E1/2NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 May 10, 1875. CONT 15. Awarded by Court to Jane Taylor 26.9 ac sw. pt. W1/2NE1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 May 10, 1875. CONT 16. Awarded by Court to Mary Taylor 24.45 ac e. pt. W1/2NE1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 May 10, 1875. CONT 17. Awarded by Court to Indiana Taylor 10.50 ac nw. pt. W1/2NE1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 May 10, 1875. CONT 18. Deed - Thos. Francis heir of Jane Taylor Francis to Thos. Pommerhn 26.90 ac as above Oct 19, 1938. CONT 19. Deed - Marcus Taylor, Adm. Indiana Taylor Hall, est. to Thos Pommerehn 10.50 ac as above Nov. 4, 1938. CONT 20. Deed - Marcus Taylor, Adm. Christiana Taylor, est. to Thos Pommerehn 34.80 ac as above Nov. 4, 1938. CONT 21. Deed - Thos. Pommerehn to Chester Burress 72.2 ac as above combined Feb. 25, 1943. CONT 22. Deed - Chester Burress to Geo. Lucas 72.2 ac 1968 present owner 1978. CONT 23. Deed - Mary F. Taylor, widow of David W. Taylor to Marcus S. Taylor 102.4 ac pt NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 subject to life estate. Apr. 16, 1908. CONT 24. Deed - Marcus S. Taylor to Oscar Burress 102.4 pt. NW1/4 Sec 5-T4-R12 Mar 7, 1919. CONT 25. Quit Claim Deed - Chester Burress to Hazel Burress (heirs of Oscar Burress) 102.4 acres as above Aug. 30, 1945. CONT 26. Deed - Hazel Burress to Rodney Sage 102.4 as above Feb. 21, 1968. CONT 27. Deed - Rodney Sage to Geo. Apblanalp 102.4 as above Nov. 5 1969. CONT 28. Deed - Geo. Abplanalp to George Lucas 19 ac with improvements - part of 102.4 June 23, 1970 present owner 1978. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S525 Media: Census/Tax Abbreviation: 1920 census (IN, Jefferson) Title: microfilm, IN State Library, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S527 Abbreviation: Letter Mason Title: Letter Mason Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S644 Media: Newspaper Abbreviation: Scotch Settlement Title: microfilm, IN State Library Author: Vevay Reveille Publication: Scotch Settlement weekly column in the Vevay Reveille, weekly paper publsihed on Thursday in Switzerland Co., IN. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S777 Media: Census/Tax Abbreviation: 1930 census (IN, Jefferson) Title: 1930 census (IN, Jefferson) Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S795 Media: Vital Abbreviation: Delayed birth certificate - IN Title: Delayed Registration of Birth Author: IN State Board of Health, Division of Vital Records Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S799 Media: Interview Abbreviation: Interview - CINKOSKE, E. - 25-Aug-2005 Title: Interview - CINKOSKE, E. - 25-Aug-2005 Author: Mary Eleanor (TAYLOR) CINKOSKE Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y

Notes

Note HI1026(Research):The Great Council of the United States Improved Order of Red Men still exists, but have not been able to supply any information about Marcus.

Note NI1026Located in the 1880, 1900, 10 & 20 census (IN, Jefferson). I have a picture of Marcus with his sister, Flora and an older picture of Marcus and Mary Ann.

Marcus worked a threshing machine (pictures) which traveled around from place to place. He would be gone for weeks at a time. I have a letter from Marcus to Mayme during this time. Around 1912, they moved to Canaan, Jefferson Co., IN and opened a flour mill (picture), which was destroyed by fire 29-Jun-19147. After that, they opened a store11 and ran a trucking business. They retired abt. 1941. They rented the farm for a few years and finally sold it to Oscar BURRESS in 1919.

There is some question about Marcus' middle name. His typewritten obituary lists Simpson, but the obituary published in the paper lists Spencer. Either name would be reasonable. His middle name is not shown on any official documents (marriage certificate, death certificate, deeds) which I have examined.

Marcus was active for over 50 years in the Red Man Lodge, at Bennington, Manville and Canaan, and was a Mason. At some time he ran for Trustee of Shelby township, Jefferson Co., IN on the Democratic ticket.

Marcus kept fox hunting dogs and could tell them apart by the sound of their baying.

14-Nov-1918 - Willard HORTON and family moved on Wednesday from the TAYLOR farm to the tenant house upon Edgar CULBERTSON's farm (Reveille).