Grace Eugenia MCLEOD

1877 - 1963  (86 years)

• Name	Grace Eugenia MCLEOD  [1]
  Born	11 Mar 1877	Marion Co. Mo.
  Gender	Female
  Died	30 Nov 1963	Marion Co. Mo.
  Buried	2 Dec 1963	Greenwood Cemetary, Palmyra, Mo.
  Person ID	I2	Josh E. Taylor Jr. Tree
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2019

  
  

  Father	John Bell Tilden MCLEOD,   b. 27 Feb 1834, Newtown (Stevens City), Frederick Co. Va ,   d. 21 Dec 1906, Marion Co. Mo.  (Age 72 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Martha Ann CARSON,   b. 28 Feb 1845, Schuyler Co. Mo. ,   d. 15 May 1926, Adair Co. Mo. (Kirksville)  (Age 81 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Married	20 Nov 1866	Marion Co. Mo.
  Family ID	F3	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Joshua Booten TAYLOR,   b. 25 Aug 1876, Marion Co. Mo. ,   d. 13 Feb 1967, Marion Co. Mo. [Palmyra]  (Age 90 years)
  Married	29 May 1901	Marion Co. Mo.
  Notes	"Will Celebrate Golden Wedding "Mr and Mrs. J. Booten Taylor will observe their 50th wedding anniversary at their home here Saturday, when open house will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. "Mr and Mrs Taylor were married in the Bethel Baptist church by the Rev O.L. Brownson, and they farmed north of Palmyra until they retired and moved to Palmyra in 1937. Mrs. Taylor is the former Grace Eugenia McLeod, daughter of the late J.F. [sic] and Martha Mcleod, and Mr Taylor is a son of the late J.B. [sic] and Virginia Compton Taylor. They have three children, Aubrey of Urbana, Ill., a professor at the University of Illinois, J. Eugene, of Nashville, a representative of the National Life and Accident Insurance company, and Mrs. Kathryn Mitchell, a teacher in an Overland, (Mo.) school. There are two grandchildren. "One son, Francis, died in an auto crash in 1935. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are active workers in the Baptist church of which Mr. Taylor has been a deacon 51 years." -- Probably from the Palmyra Spectator of May 24, 1951, p. 8 "J.B. Taylors Celebrate 50th Anniversary "May 29, 1901, J.B. Taylor and Grace McLeod, in the presence of about 75 relatives and friends in the home of the bride's parents, Mr. And Mrs J. B. McLeod, were united in marriage. "Miss Gertrude McCall of Monroe City, officiated at the piano, giving a short musical program closing with Lohengrin's wedding march to which the bridal couple attended by Miss Maude Hansbrough as bridesmaid, and J. P. McLeod as groomsman, entered the room and in front of a bank of pink and white roses, were met by Rev O.L. Brownson, who received the marriage vows. "In celebrating their 50 years of married life, they were at home to about 65 or more of their friends Saturday afternoon, who called to extend congratulations and good will. "On Sunday about 38 relatives were their dinner guests. Those present were Mr. and Mrs William Glascock of Shelby; Mr. and Mrs. R.L. McLeod of Independence; Mr. and Mrs. H.M. McLeod, and J.J. Mcleod and Helen of Palmyra; Mrs G.W. Imbler Miss Mabel McLeod and Nelle Chevront, [ of Kirksville, Mo.;] Dr. A.B. Taylor and Mrs Taylor and Kay of Urbana, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. O.V. Mitchell, St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs Eugene Taylor and Josh of Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. Austen White and family of Vandalia, Ill.; Miss Hazel White and Mabel Taylor, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr and Mrs. C.R. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs Raymond Todd and Abbie, Palmyra; Mr. and Mrs Floyd Crouch and son, Quincy, Ill. Afternoon callers, Mr. and Mrs Ernest Chatten and Roger and Mrs E.A. Welch of Quincy, Ill. "Mrs L.A. Harris of Kalispell, Mont. had planned to come, but illness in her family prevented. "They received many cards, letters and telegrams of congratulations all the way from the East to West coast [sic.], also some lovely gifts and flowers." -- probably from the Palmyra Spectator of May, 1951. I am curious about the choices of attendants for the wedding. Grandma had so many sisters; why was one of them not chosen? Perhaps she did not want to single out one or the other. Grandpa's choice of best man is even more puzzling. Was Charles Bryant Taylor not one of his best friends? Had CBT already married and moved out of the community? What about John Hansbrough? He and grandpa were friends at the Military Academy at Mexico, Mo. Why was he not the best man? -- LKL
  Children	1. Un-named infant TAYLOR,   b. 27 Dec 1902, Marion Co. Mo. ,   d. 27 Dec 1902, Marion Co. Mo.  (Age 0 years)  [natural]   2. Aubrey Bryant TAYLOR,   b. 11 Dec 1903, Marion county MO ,   d. 11 Oct 1993, Urbana IL  (Age 89 years)  [natural]   3. Frances Kathryn TAYLOR,   b. 23 Nov 1905, Marion Co. Mo. ,   d. 26 Apr 1985, Prescott, Az  (Age 79 years)  [natural]   4. Joshua Eugene TAYLOR,   b. 2 Sep 1909, Marion Co. Mo. ,   d. 3 Jan 2006, Atlanta, GA  (Age 96 years)  [natural]   5. Francis Tilden TAYLOR,   b. 5 Apr 1913, Marion Co. Mo. ,   d. 20 Oct 1934, Marion Co. Mo.  (Age 21 years)  [natural]
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2019
  Family ID	F1	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Jet disputes my assessment of her weight. He notes that after abdominal surgery in 1915, she was very careful about her diet. He further notes that all of the McLeod women were of stocky build (except for Etha McLeod Battson), but not grossly overweight. -- LKL Grandma Taylor loved to entertain. Her home was frequently the center for holiday dinners and family reunions. Grace was fairly "unflappable." She never seemed to be bothered by too much company, too much cooking, etc. "Mr, and Mrs. J.B. Taylor entertained at their home Christmas day with a family reunion. Those present were Mrs. J.B. McLeod and daughter Miss Mabel, Mr. and Mrs G.W. Imbler of Kirksville, Mrs L.A. Harries [sic] and daughters, of Kalispell, Mont. Mr. Hugh McLeod and family, Mrs. A.S. Kelley of Palmyra, J.J. McLeod and family, C.R. Taylor and family, Dr. and Mrs Hartwell of Cape Girardo, R.L. McLeod, wife, and daughter, and Mrs. H. Paul of LeGrange, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Todd and L.V. White and family" -- Clipping from Palmyra Spectator on which someone has written 1939. I do not think that this is valid. Mrs. J.B. McLeod would have been dead for about 13 years by then, and I believe that R.L. McLeod's daughter would have been married as would have that of Hugh McLeod. -- LKL There are two obituaries in the Taylor Scrapbook for Grace. The first is probably from the Palmyra Spectator and the second is probably from the Quincy paper. Funeral services held for Mrs. J.B. Taylor. "Funeral services were held for Mrs. J.B. Taylor, 86, Monday, Dec. 2, at the First Baptist church at 2:00 p.m. The Rev Harry B. Harris officiated with the Rev. Harold Hunt of Independence, Mo., assisting. Mrs, Wayne Buckwalter was the soloist accompanied by Mrs. G.G. Carlstead at the organ. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Casketbearers were Randles Summers, William Owsley, Robert Calvert, Richard Hamm and Norman Buckwalter. Honorary casketbearers were the Deacons of the church and the Agora Sunday School class. "Mrs Taylor died unexpectedly at her home Saturday, Nov. 30 at 12:10 a.m. Grace Eugenia McLeod was born March 11, 1877, a daughter of John B. and Martha Carson McLeod. She was united in Marriage May 29, 1901 to Joshua Booten Taylor in Marion County. Mrs Taylor was an active member in the Palmyra Baptist church, and its organizations and a member of the M.E. Club. "Survivors are her husband and three children, Mrs O.V. (Kathryn) Mitchell of Overland, Mo.; Aubrey B. Taylor of Urbana, Ill.; J. Eugene Taylor of Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs George W. Imbler and Miss Mabel McLeod of Kirksville. She leaves two grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. A son, Francis T. Taylor preceded her in death in 1935." Services Monday for Mrs Taylor "Palmyra, Mo. -- Mrs Grace Eugenia Taylor, 86, died at her home in Palmyra at 12:10 a.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Palmyra with the Rev Harry Harris of Palmyra and the Rev Harold Hunt of Independence, Mo., officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lewis Brothers Chapel after 2:00 p.m. Sunday. "Mrs. Taylor was born March 11, 1877 in Marion County, Mo., the daughter of John B and Martha Carson McCloud [sic.]. She was married to J.B. Taylor on May 29, 1901 in Marion County. "Survivors include three children, Mrs O.V. (Katherine[sic]) Mitchell, Overland Park [sic.], Mo., Dr. Aubrey B. Taylor, Urbana, Ill.,, and J. Eugene Taylor, Nashville, Tenn; two sisters, Mrs. George Imbler and Miss Mabel Mccleod [sic], both of Kirksville, Mo.; two grandchildren and one great grandson. "Mrs Taylor was a member of the first Baptist Church."

  
  

• Sources

  [S38] Family group sheet prepared by Joshua Eugene Taylor.