Gilbert Ray Taylor (abt. 1910)

Born about 1910 in Franklin County, Indiana, USA

Ancestors

Biography

History of Franklin County Indiana - Her people, Industries and Institutions by August J. Reifel published by B. F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 1915 pp. 1085-1087.

Lewis O. Taylor

The antecedents of a great many Franklin county citizens came from various places. Here we find descendants of the Hardy New Englander who came to Indiana to settle; again, we find descendants of the colonists who settled in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and here also we find descendants of those who left the Carolinas and other south-Atlantic states and came to Indiana, and settled in Franklin County many years ago. Among the descendants of those who left the Carolinas and came to Franklin county is Lewis O. Taylor.

Lewis O. Taylor was born in Blooming Grove township, Franklin county, Indiana, March 10, 1849. His parents were Richard and Sarah (Morgan) Taylor, who were natives of South and North Carolina, respectively.

Richard Taylor, father of Lewis O. Taylor, came to this country with his mother and family in 1807, his father having died in South Carolina. Richard Taylor was thirteen years of age when the family arrive in this state. The[y] located at Fairfield, where they purchased a farm on Templeton creek. This farm consisted of one hundred and sixty acres, partly cleared, with buildings on it. Young Taylor was a sturdy boy for his age and he soon began to clear the land of the heavy timber that still remained on it. After living on this farm for some time the mother died. Richard Taylor joined a local artillery company that was formed just prior to the war of 1812, for the purpose of enlistment in the service of the government. However, this company was not called on for active service. Richard Taylor continued to live on his farm until his death. He was of a very fine character with all the native characteristics of the splendid settlers who came from the Carolinas to this country. He lived an industrious and useful life.

The paternal grandparents of Lewis O. Taylor were Robert and Agnes (Templeton) Taylor. Robert Taylor was born in South Carolina and his wife was a native of that state also. Robert Taylor was a man of military distinction. He fought in the British and Indian wars, and was a hero of many battles. It was the "irony of fate" that he should live through those perilous experiences to later be killed by a runaway team of horses. His widow later moved to Indiana with her family. The maternal grandparents of Lewis O. Taylor also came to Indiana; in all probability they came here with Robert Taylor's widow and family. They settled in Franklin County and engaged in farming.

Lewis O. Taylor was educated in Blooming Grove township schools of Franklin County. He worked on his father's farm during his early youth, taking such time from his studies as he could. In 1871 Lewis O. Taylor moved to the farm he now occupies, which lies just south of the old family homestead. After moving on this farm, which consists of forty acres, Mr. Taylor erected new buildings and improved the place generally.

On October 1, 1871, Lewis O. Taylor was married to Mary Douglass of Blooming Grove township. To this union there were born: Otis, born August 30, 1872, Lewis E., born January 1, 1875, William R., Sallie E., Anna and Isabella. Of these, Otis follows farming and was married October 16. 1907 to Grace Steward. To them were born tow children, Gladys Thelma and Gilbert Ray. Lewis E. married Mary Wright and to them was born one child, Ruth. William R. married Edna Williams and lives at New Salem, in Rush county, Indiana; Sallie E. lives just west of Laurel, in this county; [Taylor-19299|Anna]] died in infancy, and Isabella married Clyde Jarrell, of Connersville, and has one child, Adrian. Lewis O. Taylor is active in the affairs of the community. He takes the keenest interest in all public undertakings and stands well with his fellow men. He has served as a member of the township advisory board for several terms. He has a splendid family and his wife is active in the social affairs of the community.

originally posted by dwsteele12 on ancestry.com

Sources

• U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 about Gilbert R Taylor

Name: Gilbert R Taylor Gender: Male Residence Year: 1956 Street address: Angola Ind Residence Place: Fort Wayne, Indiana Occupation: Superintendent Spouse: Helen Taylor Publication Title: Fort Wayne, Indiana, City Directory, 1956