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Major Thomas, Jr. Taylor 1779–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 August 1779

Birth Location: Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 November 1874

Death Location: Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Col 92)

Mother: Ann Wyche

Spouse(s): Mary Taylor

Children(s): William Taylor

In 1779, Major Thomas, Jr. Taylor entered the world in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA, born to Col Thomas Taylor Slave Owner Over 92 And Ann Wyche. Major Thomas, Jr. Taylor married Mary Polly H 1779 Taylor, and had children including William Henry Taylor. Major Thomas, Jr. Taylor passed away in 1874 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1779, Major Thomas, Jr. Taylor entered the world in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA, born to Col Thomas Taylor Slave Owner Over 92 And Ann Wyche.
  • Major Thomas, Jr. Taylor married Mary Polly H 1779 Taylor, and had children including William Henry Taylor.
  • Major Thomas, Jr. Taylor passed away in 1874 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Col 92)
1743–1833
Birth Location: Amelia, Caroline, Virginia, United States
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Ann Wyche
1749–1834
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Taylor
1779–1846
Birth Location: Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

William Taylor
1801–1879
Birth Location: Columbia, Lexington, South Carolina, USA (6th cousin 6x removed)
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Major Taylor's Ancestors

Self
Major Taylor
1779–1874
Birth Place: Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Col Thomas Taylor (SLAVE OWNER-OVER 92)
1743–1833
Amelia, Caroline, Virginia, United States
Ann Wyche
1749–1834
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Elizabeth (Lucy Lynn) Burge
1718–1798
Bristol, Prince George, Virginia, USA
Alice (-5TH GGM SCOTT-DNA) 5
1715–1757
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major Taylor's Descendants

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Major (Thomas, Jr.) Taylor (29 August 1779–13 November 1874) m. Mary (Polly H. (1779)) Taylor (1 June 1779–15 Sep 1846)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Taylor 1801–1879 m. Mary (E) Taylor 1810–1898
    1. 1. William Taylor 1830– m. Susan 1853–
      1. 1. Orleana Taylor 1874– m. Larkin Guy 1882– m. Beala Grey 1862–1914 m. Beeler (C) Guy 1876– m. Leonard (S) Guy 1874–1903
        1. 1. Bertha Guy 1897–1927 m. Prince (A) Varner 1894–1972
        2. 2. Cheeks Guy 1894–1927
        3. 3. Jake Guy 1896–
        4. 4. Cris Guy 1900–1926
        5. 5. Eddie Guy 1880–
        6. 6. Neita Guy 1884–
        7. 7. Eugene Guy 1888–
        8. 8. Walter Guy 1890–
        9. 9. Gracie Guy 1898–
        10. 10. Mamie (Mc) Clinton 1895–
        11. 11. Sammie (Mc) Clinton 1889–
        12. 12. Ce*Is (Mc) Clinton 1883–
        13. 13. Agusta (S Mc) Clinton 1901–
        14. 14. Ruby (P Mc) Clinton 1905–
        15. 15. Check (Ervin) Guy 1897–1927
        16. 16. Lucille Guy 1899–
      2. 2. Jennie Taylor 1868–

Major Taylor's Timeline

2 Records

1779
29 August 1779
Birth of Major Thomas, Jr. Taylor in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA
Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA
1874
13 November 1874
Age 95
Death of Major Thomas, Jr. Taylor in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 August 1779
    Event Place: Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 November 1874
    Event Place: Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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