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Major Sylvester Taylor 1876–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1876

Birth Location: Poynor, Henderson, Texas, USA

Death Date: 26 May 1929

Death Location: Poynor, Anderson, Texas, USA

Father: Gauffin Taylor

Mother: Mary Moore

Spouse(s): Pearl McCoy

Children(s): Alberta Taylor

The story of Major Sylvester Taylor began in 1876 in Poynor, Henderson, Texas, USA. In 1880, Major Sylvester Taylor resided in Fincastle, Henderson, Texas, USA. Major Sylvester Taylor married Pearl Mccoy, and had children including Alberta Taylor. Major Sylvester Taylor passed away in 1929 in Poynor, Anderson, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Major Sylvester Taylor began in 1876 in Poynor, Henderson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1880, Major Sylvester Taylor resided in Fincastle, Henderson, Texas, USA.
  • Major Sylvester Taylor married Pearl Mccoy, and had children including Alberta Taylor.
  • Major Sylvester Taylor passed away in 1929 in Poynor, Anderson, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Taylor's Ancestors

Self
Major Taylor
1876–1929
Birth Place: Poynor, Henderson, Texas, USA
Parents
Gauffin Galfin Taylor
1850–1900
Alabama
Mary (Ann) Moore
1859–1944
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major Taylor's Descendants

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Major (Sylvester) Taylor (27 Jul 1876–26 May 1929) m. Pearl McCoy (4 Jan 1881–30 Mar 1968)
  1. 1. Alberta Taylor 1901–1995 m. Curry Stephens 1893–1941
    1. 1. Major Stephens 1920–2001 m. Amy (Jean) Freeman 1931–2022
    2. 2. Laviel Stephens 1921–
    3. 3. Nellie Stephens 1924–
    4. 4. Archie (L Stephens) Sr 1926–2015
    5. 5. Wilbur Stephens 1929–2001 m. Beverly (Ann) Howell 1937–2010
    6. 6. Rosetta (Millie) Stephens 1923–1998 m. Fred (Harris) Sr. 1912–
      1. 1. Lillie (Marie) Harris 1946–2011

Major Taylor's Timeline

3 Records

1876
27 Jul 1876
Birth of Major Sylvester Taylor in Poynor, Henderson, Texas, USA
Poynor, Henderson, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Major Sylvester Taylor resided here in Fincastle, Henderson, Texas, USA
Fincastle, Henderson, Texas, USA
1929
26 May 1929
Age 53
Death of Major Sylvester Taylor in Poynor, Anderson, Texas, USA
Poynor, Anderson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1876
    Event Place: Poynor, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fincastle, Henderson, Texas; Roll: 1310; Page: 187d; Enumeration District: 035

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fincastle, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fincastle, Henderson, Texas; Roll: 1310; Page: 187d; Enumeration District: 035

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1929
    Event Place: Poynor, Anderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

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