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Robert Taylor 1853–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1853

Birth Location: St Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 31 Oct 1918

Death Location: Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Richard Taylor

Mother: Catherine McDonald

Spouse(s): Betsy Butters, Susan Shier, Mary Davis\Lafaivre

Children(s): Alberta Taylor

In 1853, Robert Taylor entered the world in St Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada, born to Richard Taylor And Catherine Mcdonald. In 1851, Robert Taylor resided in Grey County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. Robert Taylor married Betsy Jane Butters, Mary Ann Davis Lafaivre, Susan Elvina Rebecca Shier, and had children including Alberta May Taylor. Robert Taylor passed away in 1918 in Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1853, Robert Taylor entered the world in St Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada, born to Richard Taylor And Catherine Mcdonald.
  • In 1851, Robert Taylor resided in Grey County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada.
  • Robert Taylor married Betsy Jane Butters, Mary Ann Davis Lafaivre, Susan Elvina Rebecca Shier, and had children including Alberta May Taylor.
  • Robert Taylor passed away in 1918 in Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Taylor
1822–1905
Birth Location: Ruston Parva, Yorkshire, England
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Catherine McDonald
1826–1849
Birth Location: Canada
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Spouses(s)

Betsy Butters
1852–1875
Birth Location: England
BB
Susan Shier
1874–1931
Birth Location: Kincardine, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
SS
Mary Davis\Lafaivre
1852–1906
Birth Location: Quebec, Canada
MD

Children(s)

Alberta Taylor
1883–
Birth Location: Owen Sound, Ontario
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Robert Taylor's Ancestors

Self
Robert Taylor
1853–1918
Birth Place: St Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Richard Taylor
1822–1905
Ruston Parva, Yorkshire, England
Catherine McDonald
1826–1849
Canada
Grandparents
Robert Taylor
1796–1876
Hessle, Yorkshire, England
Catherine Laycock
1794–1855
Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Taylor
1775–1830
Amelia Richardson
1775–1830
James Laycock
1755–1826
Margaret Barnett
1755–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Taylor's Descendants

1.
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Robert Taylor (abt 1853–31 Oct 1918) m. Betsy (Jane) Butters (1852–19 Jun 1875) m. Susan (Elvina Rebecca) Shier (22 Oct 1874–27 Sep 1931) m. Mary (Ann) Davis\Lafaivre (1852–1906)
  1. 1. Alberta (May) Taylor 1883– m. Norris (Artemis) Merriam 1878– m. Richard (Ledench) Evans 1877–

Robert Taylor's Timeline

9 Records

1849
Jul 1849
Birth of Robert Taylor in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1851
1851
Robert Taylor resided here in Grey County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Grey County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1853
abt 1853
Birth of Robert Taylor in St Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada
St Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada
1861
1861
Age 8
Robert Taylor resided here in Grey, Canada West, Canada
Grey, Canada West, Canada
1891
1891
Age 38
Robert Taylor resided here in Grey North, Ontario, Canada
Grey North, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 48
Robert Taylor resided here in Owen Sound (TownVille), Grey (northnord), Ontario, Canada
Owen Sound (Town/Ville), Grey (north/nord), Ontario, Canada
1910
1910
Age 57
Robert Taylor was employed in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 58
Robert Taylor resided here in Grey North, Ontario, Canada
Grey North, Ontario, Canada
1918
31 Oct 1918
Age 65
Death of Robert Taylor in Grey, Ontario, Canada
Grey, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1849
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Owen Sound River Ward, Grey North, Ontario; Roll: T-6339; Family No: 1
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1028-1029
    [3] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Owen Sound (TownVille), Grey (northnord), Ontario; Page: 18; Family No: 187
    [4] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1936 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 243
    [5] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: Owen Sound, Grey North, Ontario; Page: 8; Family No: 68
    [6] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [7] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1853
    Event Place: St Vincent, Grey, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1801-1926, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 254

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Grey County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Grey, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1028-1029

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Grey North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Owen Sound River Ward, Grey North, Ontario; Roll: T-6339; Family No: 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Owen Sound (TownVille), Grey (northnord), Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Owen Sound (TownVille), Grey (northnord), Ontario; Page: 18; Family No: 187

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Grey North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: Owen Sound, Grey North, Ontario; Page: 8; Family No: 68

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1918
    Event Place: Grey, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1936 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 243
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011
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