Reginald Taylor (1885 - 1946)

Born 12 Oct 1885 in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Ivy Maitland Williams — married 3 Jun 1911 in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

Died 17 Dec 1946 at age 61 in Epping, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

It is unclear if Joel was the biological father of Reginald Taylor and Marjorie Taylor but it was highly likely that he was, and he was the only father figure they knew. He was acknowledged as a father held in high esteem per his memorial tribute in August 1906.

Joel's daughter Charlotte Cohen was born on 22 May 1886, about 7 months after Reginald.

Notices

The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wednesday 18 December 1946. ^[1] TAYLOR, Reg. - December 17, 1946, at his residence, 16 Hillside Crescent, Epping, Reg Taylor, dearly beloved husband of Ivy and loving father of Marjorie (Mrs. T. W. Dunn), Daphne (Mrs. Gordon Smith), Joan (Mrs. H. G. Weeks), grandfather of Roger, Robert, Phillipa, Stanley, and uncle of Francis (Bubbles) Noble, aged 61 years.

TAYLOR. - The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. I. M. Taylor and Family of 16 Hillside Cres, Epping, are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband and their loving Father and Father-in-law, Reg Taylor, of Wunderlich Ltd., Sydney, to leave St. Peters Presbyterian Church, Blues Point Road, North Sydney, This Wednesday, after a service commencing at 3 p. m., for the Northern Suburbs Crematorium. Bruce Maurer Funeral Director, North Sydney. XA1034.

TAYLOR. - The Relatives and Friends of Major and Mrs. C. H. Murray and Stuart are invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved Brother-in-law and Uncle Reg Taylor. For further details see preceding notice. Bruce Maurer, Funeral Director, North Sydney. 'Phone XA1034.

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), Wednesday 18 December 1946. ^[2] DEATH OF NOTED BOWLER SYDNEY, Tuesday. - Mr. Reg. Taylor, of Epping, one of Australia's best-known bowls players, died to-day. He leaves a widow and two daughters. He was a New South Wales selector for a number of years and won a State pairs title with R. T. Harrison when playing for Hunter's Hill. He played for Cheltenham, Eastwood and City, and had long service as a delegate on the Council of the N.S.W. Bowling Association.

Truth (Sydney, NSW : 1894 - 1954), Sunday 22 December 1946. ^[3] BUILDING MAN DIES The death occurred last week of Mr. Reg. Taylor, managing director of Wunderlich Ltd. His death is a loss to the building industry. Mr. Taylor was a prominent amateur cyclist in his younger days, and later was a prominent figure in bowling. He was a member of the Board of N.S.W. Bowling Association. He is survived by a widow and three daughters.

Sources

1. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18017570
2. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133160545
3. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/168777487

• https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search
• Birth - TAYLOR REGINALD - NSW BDM BC 7668/1885 - M = Harriet - GLEBE.
• Marriage - NSW BDM MC 5305/1911 - Groom = TAYLOR, REGINALD; Bride = WILLIAMS, IVY M - DUBBO
• Death - TAYLOR, REGINALD - NSW BDM DC 27675/1946 age 61 years - no parents listed - COMPANY DIR - RYDE
• B&W Photo - https://collection.maas.museum/object/392767
• Link - https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GXW2-12K