Taylor Family Genealogy
Joshua Thomas TAYLOR
1840 - 1912 (72 years)-
Name Joshua Thomas TAYLOR [1] Born 29 Jan 1840 Marion Co. Mo. 
Gender Male Died 18 Nov 1912 [2] Person ID I19 Josh E. Taylor Jr. Tree Last Modified 1 Nov 2019
Father Caleb TAYLOR, b. 23 Sep 1799, Buncombe Co. NC , d. 15 Aug 1880, Marion Co. Mo. (Age 80 years) Relationship natural Mother Margaret Georgia MCKAY, b. 28 Jun 1817, Shenandoah Co. [?] Virginia , d. 8 Aug 1888, Marion Co. Mo. (Age 71 years) Relationship natural Married 4 May 1837 Marion Co. Mo. Family ID F13 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Sarah Catherine FOREMAN, b. 28 Nov 1842, Marion Co. Mo. , d. 14 Dec 1882, Marion Co. Mo. (Age 40 years) Married 18 Jan 1870 Marion Co. Mo. Children 1. Charles Bryant TAYLOR, b. 26 Oct 1870, Greenville, Mississippi. , d. 9 Mar 1941, Los Angeles, Ca. (Age 70 years) [natural]2. Margaret E. TAYLOR, b. 7 Apr 1872, Marion Co. Mo. , d. 31 Aug 1872, Marion Co. Mo. (Age 0 years) [natural]Last Modified 1 Nov 2019 Family ID F18 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 2 Martha BIBB, d. 2 May 1918, Palmyra, Mo. Married 9 Mar 1887 St. Francisville, Mo [2, 3] Notes - Undated clipping from the Palmyra Spectator:
"TAYLOR -- BLISS --At St. Francesville, Mo. March 9, 1887, Mr. Joshua T. Taylor, of Marion County, and Miss Mattie A. Bibb, of Clark county, Eld W.D., Cave of Kahoka, officiating.
Friend Josh has certainly plucked one of Clark's brightest gems, and many are wishing them a happy journey through this world and a bright glory in the next.
Last Modified 1 Nov 2019 Family ID F19 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- Undated clipping from the Palmyra Spectator:
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Notes - "JOSHUA THOMAS TAYLOR The subject of this sketch was born in Marion county, Missouri, January 29, 1840. He is a son of Caleb and Margaret G (McKay) Taylor. He was raised chiefly on a farm and early selected the science of medicine as a profession. In September, 1860, he went to Ann Arbor University, Michigan, to pursue the study of his choice. But the breaking out of the war at about this juncture interrupted his plans for the future and turned his attention into an entirely different channel. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the Missouri State Guard, and served for about six months in Richardson's company, Green's brigade; then in June 1862, he enlisted in Company H, 4th Regiment, Missouri Volunteers, C.S.A., Col. McFarland commanding. He was in the battles of Shelbina, Lexington, and Luka Springs, and was wounded in the engagement at Corinth, Mississippi; was struck in the hip by an ounce ball, which relic he now has in his possession. The wound rendered him a cripple for life. During his illness he was nursed by his comrade, Moses D. Bates, Jr., for whom he avers he shall ever cherish the most tender regard. When he had sufficiently recovered he was detailed to the quartermaster's department, where he served until the close of the war. He returned home July 15, 1865 where he remained until 1867, and then entered the Bryant and Stratton Commercial College at Quincy, from which he subsequently graduated. In June 1867, he went to Greenville, Mississippi, where he engaged as book-keeper, and afterward in selling goods. In May 1872, he returned to Marion county and engaged in farming on his present place. January 18, 1870, Mr. Taylor was married to Miss Sarah Catherine Foreman, Daughter of Inskeep and Elizabeth (Taylor) Foreman, the former of Virginia, the latter of North Carolina. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Marion county, born November 28, 1842. Their union was blessed with two children: Charles Bryant, born October 26, 1870, and Margaret E., born April 7, 1872, and died August 31, 1872. Mrs Taylor died December 14, 1882, leaving her husband and son to mourn the loss of an estimable and affectionate wife and mother."--Holcombe. op. cit., p. 799.
Undated clipping from the Palmyra Spectator:
"The best record in the way of wheat raising we remember to have heard of for many years in this county was made by Joshua T. Taylor this year. Mr Taylor, last week threshed off twenty-six acres of corn-stubble land 1,156 bushels or on an average of over forty-one and one-half bushels to the acre. If there is any one who can beat it he is requested to step forward."
Obituary, possibly from the Palmyra Spectator.
"Joshua T. Taylor, one of Marion county's best known citizens died Nov 18 [1912]. He was born in Fabius township, January 29, 1840, a son of Caleb and Margaret McKay Taylor, the former a native of North Carolina, and the latter of Virginia. In 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate army and was in the battles of Lexington and Iuka Springs, Mo., and Corinth Miss. At the latter place he received a gun shot would in the hip and was disabled, serving the remainder of his enlistment in the quarter master's department. For two years following his discharge from the army he engaged in the mercantile business in Greenville, Miss., and then returned to Marion county, where he spent the remainder of his life on his farm. He was married to Miss Sallie C. Foreman in January, 1870. To this union were born Margaret who died in infancy and Charles Bryant Taylor of Palmyra. Mrs Taylor died Dec 14, 1882, and on March 9 1887, Mr. Taylor was married to Miss Martha A. Bibb, of Clark county, who survived him. For many years he was an active member of the Baptist church and took a leading part in its councils.
- "JOSHUA THOMAS TAYLOR The subject of this sketch was born in Marion county, Missouri, January 29, 1840. He is a son of Caleb and Margaret G (McKay) Taylor. He was raised chiefly on a farm and early selected the science of medicine as a profession. In September, 1860, he went to Ann Arbor University, Michigan, to pursue the study of his choice. But the breaking out of the war at about this juncture interrupted his plans for the future and turned his attention into an entirely different channel. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the Missouri State Guard, and served for about six months in Richardson's company, Green's brigade; then in June 1862, he enlisted in Company H, 4th Regiment, Missouri Volunteers, C.S.A., Col. McFarland commanding. He was in the battles of Shelbina, Lexington, and Luka Springs, and was wounded in the engagement at Corinth, Mississippi; was struck in the hip by an ounce ball, which relic he now has in his possession. The wound rendered him a cripple for life. During his illness he was nursed by his comrade, Moses D. Bates, Jr., for whom he avers he shall ever cherish the most tender regard. When he had sufficiently recovered he was detailed to the quartermaster's department, where he served until the close of the war. He returned home July 15, 1865 where he remained until 1867, and then entered the Bryant and Stratton Commercial College at Quincy, from which he subsequently graduated. In June 1867, he went to Greenville, Mississippi, where he engaged as book-keeper, and afterward in selling goods. In May 1872, he returned to Marion county and engaged in farming on his present place. January 18, 1870, Mr. Taylor was married to Miss Sarah Catherine Foreman, Daughter of Inskeep and Elizabeth (Taylor) Foreman, the former of Virginia, the latter of North Carolina. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Marion county, born November 28, 1842. Their union was blessed with two children: Charles Bryant, born October 26, 1870, and Margaret E., born April 7, 1872, and died August 31, 1872. Mrs Taylor died December 14, 1882, leaving her husband and son to mourn the loss of an estimable and affectionate wife and mother."--Holcombe. op. cit., p. 799.
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