Birth : 5 Sep 1799 Virginia, USA
Death : 25 Jun 1873 Shelby County, Missouri, USA
Burial : Taylor Family Cemetery, Shelby County, USA
Description : It is thought that his actual name was William Major Taylor and that he was always referred to as Major. He was the son of Dudley Taylor & Ann Mize Taylor. On October 3, 1821, he married Rebecca Ford in Kentucky. They moved to Missouri about 1830. He was buried beside his wife on the family farm. Another owner, who was a descendent, moved the headstone into the woods and plowed the graves over.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Major Taylor's memorial?

    Major Taylor's memorial is located at: Taylor Family Cemetery, Shelby County, USA.

  • When did Major Taylor death?

    Major Taylor death on 25 Jun 1873 in Shelby County, Missouri, USA

Family Members:

Children

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Francis Perry Taylor

(1829 - 1902)

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Alice M. Taylor Whitby

(1865 - 1908)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bud Wood Farm Cemetery
Bethel Township, Shelby County, USA

2. Gentry Cemetery
Bethel Township, Shelby County, USA

3. Marquette Farm Cemetery
Bethel Township, Shelby County, USA

4. Matkin Cemetery
Bethel Township, Shelby County, USA

5. Naylor Cemetery
Bethel Township, Shelby County, USA

6. Oakes Cemetery
Bethel Township, Shelby County, USA

7. Thoroughman Cemetery
Bethel Township, Shelby County, USA

8. McMurry Cemetery
Kellerville, Shelby County, USA

9. Morris Cemetery
Shelby County, USA

10. Nesbit Cemetery
Shelby County, USA

11. Otten Cemetery
Shelby County, USA

12. Parker-Davis Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6737500, -91.8509600

13. Priest Family Cemetery
Shelby County, USA

14. Dickerson Cemetery
Salt River Township, Shelby County, USA

15. Givans Cemetery
Salt River Township, Shelby County, USA

16. Indian Mounds
Salt River Township, Shelby County, USA

17. John Draughn Farm Cemetery
Salt River Township, Shelby County, USA

18. Smith-Morris Cemetery
Salt River Township, Shelby County, USA

19. Cadwell Cemetery
Walkersville, Shelby County, USA

20. Coard-Duncan Cemetery
Shelby County, USA

21. Dempsey Farm Cemetery
Shelby County, USA

22. Franklin Family Cemetery
Shelby County, USA

23. Baird Cemetery
Hunnewell, Shelby County, USA

24. Browne Cemetery
Hunnewell, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6737500, -91.8509600