Who was Frances Taylor?

Frances Taylor (1700–1761) was born in Rapidan, Orange, Virginia and died in Montpelier, Orange, Virginia. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Frances in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Frances Taylor 1700–1761

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 30 Aug 1700 · Rapidan, Orange, Virginia

Died 25 Nov 1761 · Montpelier, Orange, Virginia

Father James Walker Taylor

Mother Martha Thompson

Siblings Alice Thornton Taylor, Charles Taylor, Erasmus Taylor, George B Taylor, George Taylor, Hannah Taylor, James Taylor, John Taylor, Margaret Taylor, Martha Taylor, Martha Thompson Taylor, Mildred Taylor, Rachel Gibson, Richard Taylor, Tabitha Taylor, Zachary Taylor

Records

Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Walker Taylor

Martha Thompson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1700, Frances Taylor entered the world in Rapidan, Orange, Virginia, born to james walker taylor and martha thompson. Frances Taylor passed away in 1761 in Montpelier, Orange, Virginia.

Sources

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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1700

Birth of Frances Taylor in Rapidan, Orange, Virginia

Birth

1761

Death of Frances Taylor in Montpelier, Orange, Virginia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Taylor

This ancestor line traces from England (1615) to Rapidan, Madison, Virginia, USA (1700) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Frances Taylor (1700–1761) was born in Rapidan, Orange, Virginia and died in Montpelier, Orange, Virginia. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Frances in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.