John Taylor (1821–1908) was born in Graves, Kentucky, United States and died in Graves,Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John William Taylor 1821–1908

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Nov 1821 · Graves, Kentucky, United States

Died 15 Feb 1908 · Graves,Kentucky, United States

Father J T Taylor

Mother Anne Gough

Siblings Alfred Slade Taylor, Caroline Taylor, Eunice Ann Taylor, Francis Milton Taylor, Harriett Taylor, Jane Taylor, Louisa Taylor, Mary Taylor, Richard Pendleton Taylor

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Immediate Family

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J T Taylor

Anne Gough

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Biography

John William Taylor was born in 1821 in Graves, Kentucky, United States, the child of j t taylor and anne gough. John William Taylor passed away in 1908 in Graves,Kentucky, United States.

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Birth of John William Taylor in Graves, Kentucky, United States

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1908

Death of John William Taylor in Graves,Kentucky, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Taylor

This ancestor line traces from Laurel, Kentucky (1764) to Graves, Kentucky (1821) across 3 generations.

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: John Taylor (1821–1908) was born in Graves, Kentucky, United States and died in Graves,Kentucky, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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.
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