George Thomas Taylor (1862 - 1937)

Born 20 Aug 1862 in Marlborough Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Skedgell) Taylor — married 10 Oct 1888 in Montcalm County, Michigan

Died 30 Jun 1937 at age 74 in Maple Valley Township, Montcalm, Michigan, United States

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Biography

Died 1937 ^[1]

Funeral Card

George Thomas Taylor, son of Robert and Elizabeth Taylor, was born August 20, 1862 at Malakoff, Ontario, and died at this home near Coral, Michigan on June 30, 1937, after a lingering illness of several months. He, with his father and mother and older brother, Wesley, moved to New York state when he was one year old, and lived there four years. In the year of 1867 the family moved to Michigan, settling in Maple Valley Township and for a short time lived on a farm near Ward Lake. His father then purchased the old homestead, now occupied by his brother Wesley and son. Here Tom, as he was known to his family and friends, grew to manhood. August 22, 1881, he and his father acquired the farm where he has since lived. It was formerly owned by a lumber firm, E. F. Ward & Co. He practically hewed his home out of the forest. On October 10, 1888 he was united in marriage to Mary Skedgell of Winfield Township, who survives him. Not being blessed with children of their own, they have given of their love and means to help others. In 1892 they adopted a little boy, Alvie, and in 1900 a little girl, Enid Irene. Alvie lives in Grand Rapids, and Enid, who is now Mrs. Ferris Crisp, has lived at home and has been a comfort to her father and mother in their declining years. Anyone who came to the Taylor home was more than welcome, and the latch string was always out. As a member of the Methodist Church, first the McKinley and after that was discontinued, the Coral church, he was always anxious to do his part in carry on the work of the Master. He has been called to the home above after five months of patient suffering, always confident in the love of the Savior. He lives to mourn his loss, his wife, Mary, son, daughter, and grandson, one sister, Mrs. Mary Wiley, one brother, Wesley, a niece, nephew and a number of other relatives. The funeral was held from the home Saturday, July 3, at one o’clock and at the Methodist church in Coral at 2 o’clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Headley, pastor, assisted by the Rev. C. F. Grim. The large gathering of neighbors and friends, the profusion of beautiful flowers, were mute testimony of the love and esteem held for the deceased. He was laid to rest in the Coral cemetery. I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away; With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand He has wondered into an unknown land And left us dreaming now very fair It needs must be since he lingers there And you--oh you, who the wildest yearn For the old time and the glad return Think of his faring on as dear In the love of There, as in the love of Here Think of him still as the same, I say He is not dead---he is just away.

CARD OF THANKS

 : We wish to express our thanks to all who have been so kind during the illness and at the death of our husband, father and brother. Mrs. Mary Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Crisp Mrs. Mary Wylie Mrs. and Mrs. Wesley Taylor

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46281114/george-t.-taylor