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Sterling James Taylor 1835–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 FEB 1835

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 17 March 1908

Death Location: Logan, Kentucky, USA

Father: Herbert Taylor

Mother: Martha Scarbrough

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hugley

Children(s): James Taylor, Joseph Taylor, Lucy Taylor, Willie Taylor, Georgianna Taylor, Sarah Taylor, Mary Taylor, Martha Taylor, Lillie Taylor

The story of Sterling James Taylor began in 1835 in Virginia. In 1880, Sterling James Taylor resided in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA. Sterling James Taylor married Elizabeth Ellen Hugley, and had children including Georgianna Taylor, James Lyton Taylor, Joseph Taylor, Lillie H Taylor, Lucy M Taylor, Martha J Taylor, Mary J Taylor, Sarah F Taylor, Willie S Taylor. Sterling James Taylor passed away in 1908 in Logan, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Sterling James Taylor began in 1835 in Virginia.
  • In 1880, Sterling James Taylor resided in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Sterling James Taylor married Elizabeth Ellen Hugley, and had children including Georgianna Taylor, James Lyton Taylor, Joseph Taylor, Lillie H Taylor, Lucy M Taylor, Martha J Taylor, Mary J Taylor, Sarah F Taylor, Willie S Taylor.
  • Sterling James Taylor passed away in 1908 in Logan, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sterling Taylor's Ancestors

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Sterling Taylor
1835–1908
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Herbert Taylor
1809–1880
Virginia, United States
Martha (Marthany) Scarbrough
1811–1880
Brunswick or, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Miles Taylor
1765–
Martha Edwards
1767–
Sterling (Gustavs) Scarborough
1777–1842
Lunenberg, Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Mary (Polly) Reese
1782–1857
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Willam Scarborough
1757–
Amy Baker
1757–
Rhoda Thomas
1749–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sterling Taylor's Descendants

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Sterling (James) Taylor (02 FEB 1835–17 March 1908) m. Elizabeth (Ellen) Hugley (10 Feb 1839–4 July 1899)
  1. 1. James (Lyton) Taylor 1859–1943 m. Samantha (Elnora "Ella") Barber 1858–1933
    1. 1. Otis (Cleveland) Taylor 1890–1975 m. Lottie (Senora) Whisenhunt 1902–1986
      1. 1. Virginia Taylor 1931–2013 m. Leo (Milton) Jolly 1929–1993
      2. 2. Quentin (Theodore) Taylor 1924–1992 m. Ruby (Faye) Shotts 1931–1994
      3. 3. Dorothy (Lucille) Taylor 1920– m. Willie (L) Boyd 1907–
      4. 4. Grace (Evelyn) Taylor 1926–2018
      5. 5. Calvin (Curtis) Taylor 1929–1998 m. Oleta (E) Taylor 1933–1986
      6. 6. Geneva Taylor 1931–2018 m. James (Carl) Lehnis 1931–2005
        1. 1. Deborha Lehnis 1951–2021
      7. 7. Maurine Taylor 1935–1992
      8. 8. Taylor 1923–1923
    2. 2. Linna (V) Taylor 1882–
    3. 3. Charles (E) Taylor 1885–
    4. 4. Benjaman (C) Taylor 1888–
    5. 5. Estela (R) Taylor 1892–1981 m. William (E) Massey 1871–1965
      1. 1. John (M) Massey 1923–1983
      2. 2. George (E) Massey 1915–1989
      3. 3. Paul (P) Massey 1921–
      4. 4. Allen (O) Massey 1920–
      5. 5. William (F) Massey 1917–2001
    6. 6. Annie Taylor 1896–
    7. 7. Sandy (H) Taylor 1897–1932
  2. 2. Joseph Taylor 1858–1870
  3. 3. Lucy (M.) Taylor 1876–
  4. 4. Willie (S.) Taylor 1874–1930
  5. 5. Georgianna Taylor 1871–1957
  6. 6. Sarah (F.) Taylor 1866–
  7. 7. Mary (J.) Taylor 1864–1941
  8. 8. Martha (J.) Taylor 1863–1941
  9. 9. Lillie (H) Taylor 1862–

Sterling Taylor's Timeline

3 Records

1835
02 FEB 1835
Birth of Sterling James Taylor in Virginia
Virginia
1880
1880
Age 45
Sterling James Taylor resided here in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1908
17 March 1908
Age 73
Death of Sterling James Taylor in Logan, Kentucky, USA
Logan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 FEB 1835
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [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: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: 429; Page: 407c; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: 429; Page: 407c; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 March 1908
    Event Place: Logan, Kentucky, USA

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