Robert A Taylor 1841–1915
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Taylor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1841, Robert A Taylor entered the world in Wayne City, Wayne, Illinois, USA, born to william a taylor and margaret peggy gray. In 1865, Robert A Taylor resided in Burnt Prairie, White, Illinois, USA. In 1870, Robert A Taylor resided in Burnt Prairie, White, Illinois, USA. Robert A Taylor married eleanor ellen simpson, margaret mayberry, mary sophia trotter, and had children including charles erastus taylor, clarinda elizebeth taylor, florence alice taylor, james marshall taylor, margaret ann taylor, mary ellen taylor, mary sophia taylor, ninien riley taylor, robert andrew taylor, robert taylor, rose anna taylor, susan edie taylor, william george taylor, zachariah tqylor. Robert A Taylor passed away in 1915 in Burnt Prairie, White County, Illinois, United States of America.
Sources
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1Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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5Marriage Records Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920
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6Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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7Death Records Arizona, Death Records
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8Record Illinois, Select Deaths Index
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9Marriage Records Illinois, County Marriage Records
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10Probate/Wills Illinois, Wills and Probate Records
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11Census Illinois, State Census Collection
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12Military Illinois, Databases of Illinois Veterans Index
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13Marriage Records Illinois, Compiled Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Taylor
This ancestor line traces from Loxhore, Devon, England (1712) to Wayne City, Wayne, Illinois, USA (1841) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert Taylor (1841–1915) was born in Wayne City, Wayne, Illinois, USA and died in Burnt Prairie, White County, Illinois, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Robert Taylor's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record