Richard Taylor 1826–1879
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Taylor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Richard Taylor 1826–1879
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Immediate Family
Biography
Richard Taylor was born in 1826 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of zachary taylor and margaret mackall smith. Richard Taylor passed away in 1879 in New York, New York, United States of America.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Vital Records Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital Records
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3Record OneWorldTree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Taylor
This ancestor line traces from Roden, Shropshire, England (1195) to Louisville, KY, USA (1826) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Taylor (1826–1879) was born in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America and died in New York, New York, United States of America. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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 12 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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Richard Taylor's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record