An American Family History

Abraham Taylor was born about 1813 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. His parents were David Taylor and Anna Bolen.

On August 24, 1835, John Taylor became the guardian of his sisters, Mary Ann and Elizabeth who were 16. Abraham Taylor and Reuben Staley were securities. On the same day, Abraham Taylor also became the guardian of his brothers, David 19 and Jacob 16. His brother, John Taylor and Reuben Staley were securities.

Abraham bought one book, one pocket book and one road wagon from his father's estate sale.

Abraham married Maria Smith in 1836 in Clark County, Ohio. Maria was born about 1816 in Ohio.

Maria and Abraham's children were David Taylor (1839), William Taylor (1841), George Taylor (1843), Amanda Taylor (1846), Emmett Taylor (1852), Martha Ellen Taylor (1855),  Joseph Taylor ( 1861) and Clarendon Taylor (1857).

In 1840 and 1850 they were living in Mad River Township, Clark County, Ohio.

In 1860 the household was living in Kingston, Harrison Township, Champaign County, Ohio. It consisted of Abram age 47, Mariah age 43, David age 22, William age 20, George age 16, Amanda age 13, Emmett age 8, Martha E. age 5, Clarendon age 3 and a three month old infant.

They were still in Kingston in 1870. The household consisted of Abraham age 57, Maria age 53, Amanda age 22, Emmet age 20, Martha age 14, and Joseph age 11. Abraham was a farmer.

In 1880 the household consisted of Abram age 68, Maria age 63, Amanda J. age 29, Emmet age 27, and Ellen age 24.

In 1900, 56 year old George was living in Sheridan County, Kansas with his wife Mary C. age 46, W.E. age 15, and Margaret I age 13. Emmet age 46, David age 62, and David's wife, Sarah A., age 58 are also in the household.

In 1910 David, Sarah and Emmet were in Jackson, Shelby County, Ohio.