Who was Samuel Taylor?

Samuel Taylor (1787–1874) was born in Leesburg, Loudoun, Virginia, USA and died in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 29 generations of this lineage.

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Samuel Taylor 1787–1874

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Apr 1787 · Leesburg, Loudoun, Virginia, USA

Died 2 Feb 1874 · Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA

Father Zachary Taylor Jr

Mother Alice Chew

Siblings Elijah Taylor, Jeremiah Taylor, Jonathan Taylor, Mary Taylor, Sarah Taylor

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Immediate Family

Parents

Zachary Taylor Jr

Alice Chew

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Taylor began in 1787 in Leesburg, Loudoun, Virginia, USA. Samuel Taylor passed away in 1874 in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA.

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1787

Birth of Samuel Taylor in Leesburg, Loudoun, Virginia, USA

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1874

Death of Samuel Taylor in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Taylor

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Leesburg, Loudoun, Virginia, United States (1787) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Taylor (1787–1874) was born in Leesburg, Loudoun, Virginia, USA and died in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA. 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 Samuel 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 29 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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