TAYLOR FAMILY BIBLE of Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee
Submitted by: Marla Dooley
James Osburn Taylor had two Bibles, one large and another small. Both are started in his handwriting. The only additional name was grand-daughter Rosebud Aileen Taylor, which was in the small one.
James O. Taylor is the son of Peach Taylor and Mary Blevins (daughter of David Blevins and Sarah Torbett), and grandson of Robert Taylor and Catherine Sevier of Rhea County, Tennessee. Julia Amanda Findley is the daughter of Peter Dempsey Findley and Judith J. Venable of Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia. James and Julia met and married in Meigs County, Tennessee, moving across the river to Rhea County, raising their six children. Julia Amanda Findley Taylor gave both Bibles to her grand-daughter Rose Bud Aileen Henry-Taylor (daughter of Luther Peach Taylor and Lula Jane Henry), whom she raised. Rose Bud married Jesse Tarver Wilson, and at her death in 1984, she gave both Bibles to her daughter Elizabeth Wilson Hughes of DeArmanville, Alabama.
BIRTHS:
Jas.O (Osburn) Taylor was born June the 28th 1842.
Julia A.(Amanda) Taylor was born Dec the 14th 1843.
Walter G. Taylor was born Dec. the 20th 1871.
Theophulius M.(Melville) Taylor was born Jan. the 25th 1873.
Luther P. Taylor was born Oct. the 16th 1874.
Mary E.J. Taylor was born Oct. the 24th 1876.
John B. Taylor was born Oct. the 28th 1879.
William H. Taylor was born Feb the 23rd 1884.
MARRIAGES:
Jas O. Taylor & Julia A. Findley were married Dec. the 1st 1870.
Walter G. Taylor and Annie L. Thurman were married Dec.28th 1898.
Theophilus M. Taylor and Abbie Hall were married Sept. 5th 1900.
Luther Peach Taylor and Mary Boren were married Sept. 4, 1922 (Carter County).
J.B.Taylor and Lela Cunnyngham were married.
William Harrison Taylor and Alma Thompson Prentice were married Feb.22nd, 1914; Alma passed away Oct.10th, 1960.
William Harrison Taylor and Helen K. Ingham were married May 14th, 1963.
DEATHS:
J.O.(Osborn) Taylor died Dec. the 6th 1895, Friday 3 o’clock, 30 min P.M.
Julia A. Taylor died (2:45 PM) Saturday, Aug. 3, 1935.
Theophilus M. Taylor died June 5, 1947.
John Blevins Taylor died Mon. 3:P.M., Nov.5, 1962.
Luther Peach Taylor died Wed. A.M. Sept.25, 1963.
Walter Gray Taylor died Monday 6:00 PM, June 14, 1965.
Mary Emma Jackson died 5-5-1967.
William H. Taylor – died Nov.20-1973
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I am descended from Robert Taylor and Catherine Sevier as well. My line comes from Peach’s brother Archibald, for which I have nearly everything downstream and am a direct descendant. I have some information that said Robert was a deserter in the war of 1812 Enlisted in Lincoln Co. NC and and was imprisoned and released to TN. I’m desperately trying to follow up on that and the parentage of his wife and him as well. I would be very interested in getting a photocopy of these bibles if possible for my own documentary evidence or any information anyone has.
I am descent of Robert Taylor and Catherine Sevier through their daughter, Cinthia who married John Thompson Marriott in 1819. Cinthia died around 1824 leaving three sons. Family lore states Marriott left children with wife’s parents to raise, following Cinthia’s death. I desire to know about Catherine and Robert, especially Catherine’s parents.
I am also a direct descendent of John Thompson Merriott. I have information to share and hope you are open to same . I live in Hot Springs, Ar. I hate using this means of communication and in going io detail when it may never be replied to. If you would like to communicate contact at gmecar1944@gmail.com. Look forward to hearing fro you.