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Silas Taylor 1845–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1845

Birth Location: Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 15 Jul 1919

Death Location: Potter Brook, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: David Taylor

Mother: Eizabeth Potter

Spouse(s): Alice Bacon

Children(s): Minnie Taylor, Harry Taylor

The story of Silas Taylor began in 1845 in Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, Silas Taylor resided in Farmington, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Silas Taylor resided in Osceola, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA. Silas Taylor married Alice H Bacon, and had children including Harry Taylor, Minnie Taylor. Silas Taylor passed away in 1919 in Potter Brook, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas Taylor began in 1845 in Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, Silas Taylor resided in Farmington, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Silas Taylor resided in Osceola, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Silas Taylor married Alice H Bacon, and had children including Harry Taylor, Minnie Taylor.
  • Silas Taylor passed away in 1919 in Potter Brook, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Silas Taylor's Ancestors

Self
Silas Taylor
1845–1919
Birth Place: Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
David Taylor
1795–1861
New York, USA
Eizabeth Potter
1814–1880
Rhode Island
Grandparents
Philip Taylor
1750–
Elizabeth Place
1765–
Pennsylvania, USA
Stephen Potter
1788–1875
Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Matilda Aldrich
1792–1874
Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Parmelia Unknown
–1820
Jonathan Potter
1763–1847
Jemima Glasier
1765–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezra Potter
1730–1802
Zerviah Chapman
1735–1803
John Glazier
1747–1820
Freelove Sherman
1747–1815

Silas Taylor's Descendants

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Silas Taylor (9 Sep 1845–15 Jul 1919) m. Alice (H.) Bacon (21 Oct 1853–6 Jul 1929)
  1. 1. Minnie Taylor 1875–1925 m. John (David) Dorr 1864–1947
    1. 1. Harold (John) Dorr 1896–1975 m. Minnie (Mae) Knowlton 1899–1994
      1. 1. Evelyn Dorr 1925– m. Graham Duncan 1922–2019
  2. 2. Harry Taylor 1886–1889

Silas Taylor's Timeline

4 Records

1845
9 Sep 1845
Birth of Silas Taylor in Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
Silas Taylor resided here in Farmington, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
Farmington, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Silas Taylor resided here in Osceola, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
Osceola, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
1919
15 Jul 1919
Age 74
Death of Silas Taylor in Westfield, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
Westfield, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1845
    Event Place: Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 078501-081750
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Osceola, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1198; Page: 348A; Enumeration District: 162
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Farmington, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1456; Page: 213A; Family History Library Film: 552955
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Farmington, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Farmington, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1456; Page: 213A; Family History Library Film: 552955

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Osceola, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Osceola, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1198; Page: 348A; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Westfield, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 078501-081750
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Potter Brook, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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