Albert Lucien Taylor (1923 - 1981)

Born 29 Dec 1923 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, United States

Died 20 Jul 1981 at age 57 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Albert Taylor is a part of US Black heritage.

Biography

Albert was born Dec. 29, 1923, in Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas. He was the son of Edward Taylor Sr. and Christina Rosetta Thompson.^[1] In 1930, the family lived on Dickson Street in St. Louis, Missouri: Eddie (30), Christina (30), Edward (11), Lavera (10), Cleo (8), Albert (7), Marion (3), and Clarence (1). Eddie's brother Ernest (24) also lived with them.^[2]

In 1940, Edward (39) and Christina Taylor (39) lived on Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, with their children: Edward (20), Lavera (19), Cleo (17), Albert (16), Mary (14), Marion (12), Clarence (11), Herman (9), Christine (7), Edith (5), and Donald (1).^[3]

Albert's World War II draft registration card lists him living on Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. He worked at Union Station for the Frisco Railroad.^[4] He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 at Jefferson Barracks, Lemay, Missouri.^[5]

Albert married Edna Miller in June 1946.^[6]

In 1950, Albert (27) was living on Cote Brilliante Avenue in St. Louis with his parents, Edward (52) and Christina Taylor (52), and their family. His marital status was "separated." He was a taxi driver.^[7] His wife, Edna Miller Taylor (23), a census enumerator, was living on Argus Avenue in Richmond Heights, St. Louis, Missouri, with her parents, Samuel Miller (64) and Virginia Miller (62), and with her three daughters: Paula (3), Pamela (2), and Phyliss (6 months).^[8]

Albert passed away July 20, 1981, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/363277775:1732?ssrc=pt&tid=182437273&pid=152376641379 : accessed 2 Jun 2022
2. ↑ 1930 United States Federal Census: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4660835_00461?pId=21853609 : accessed 2 Jun 2022
3. ↑ 1940 United States Federal Census: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-02203-00934?pId=91578210 : accessed 2 Jun 2022
4. ↑ U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2238/images/44020_10_00048-00061?pId=16007045 : accessed 2 Jun 2022
5. ↑ U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1715794:8939?ssrc=pt&tid=182437273&pid=152376641379 : accessed 2 Jun 2022
6. ↑ Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1171/images/vrmmo1833_c9138-1171?pId=501985430 : 2 Jun 2022
7. ↑ 1950 United States Federal Census: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Missouri-004184-0005?pId=143089567 : accessed 2 Jun 2022
8. ↑ 1950 United States Federal Census: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Missouri-132053-0012?pId=141798407 : accessed 23 May 2022
9. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81387618/albert-l-taylor : accessed 02 June 2022), memorial page for Albert L Taylor (29 Dec 1923–20 Jul 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 81387618, citing Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA ; Maintained by Marvin & Samme Templin (contributor 426307) .