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Ryan Wilbert Taylor

Birth	:	18 Jun 1950 Oshawa, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	25 Sep 2006 Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Hillcrest Cemetery, Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1796989, -91.8174973
Description	:	Memoriam: Ryan Taylor Ryan Taylor, genealogical librarian at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, took a trip to Toronto. A body found in the Niagara River on Monday morning has been tentatively identified as that of Ryan Taylor. He went missing from his hotel room in Toronto on Sunday. He had been in Toronto for the taping of his television show, Ancestors in the Attic. The following is from his bio at the Interlink Bookshopm, written before his disappearance: Ryan Taylor was born in Oshawa, Ontario and educated at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. He has been... Read More	Memoriam: Ryan Taylor Ryan Taylor, genealogical librarian at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, took a trip to Toronto. A body found in the Niagara River on Monday morning has been tentatively identified as that of Ryan Taylor. He went missing from his hotel room in Toronto on Sunday. He had been in Toronto for the taping of his television show, Ancestors in the Attic. The following is from his bio at the Interlink Bookshopm, written before his disappearance: Ryan Taylor was born in Oshawa, Ontario and educated at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. He has been a librarian since 1972 in Manitoba, Ontario and Indiana. In 1994, after working in the Kitchener Public Library, in Kitchener, Ontario, he became a genealogical librarian at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ryan first became interested in genealogy in 1964. He has written extensively on genealogical and historical topics. Since 1993 he has written the "Tracing Your Roots" feature in The Record (Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario) and has an online column. He was the founding editor of the newsletter of the Canadian Federation of Genealogical and Family History Societies (1988-90) and a regular columnist in Kitchener Downtown Alive. Since 1982, he has been active in the Ontario Genealogical Society, serving as chairman of Waterloo-Wellington branch in 1984-85 and as editor of its newsletter. He became reviews editor of Families, the OGS journal in 1984 and was its overall editor from 1988 to 1997. In 1981 he founded the oral history program of the Kitchener library. In its first decade, the program recorded the memories of more than 600 Waterloo County individuals. He broadcast "Bookmark", a review programme, on CFCA-FM in Kitchener from 1983 to 1992, and was co-host of "Branching Out", a genealogical phone-in television show in Fort Wayne, from 1997 to 1999. Ryan is the English family history instructor at the British Institute of the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History in Salt Lake City. He is on the faculty of the National Institute of Genealogical Studies, whose courses are given online through the extension program of the Faculty of Library and Information Science, University of Toronto. He lectures extensively on genealogical and historical topics, particularly British and Ontario research and methodology. As well as accepting speaking engagements in Canada from St. John's to Campbell River, he has spoken at American national conferences and in several states. Ryan is one of the hosts of Ancestors in the Attic, a History Television show scheduled to premiere on Oct. 18, 2006. In his spare time, Taylor is interested in reading fiction and biography, listening to vocal music, and enjoying the obituaries in the London Times. The following was written by Louise St Denis and Brenda Dougall Merriman of the National Institute for Genealogical Studies: Thank you to everyone who expressed concern after receiving our e-mail about Ryan Taylor's disappearance. Authorities are waiting for an official confirmation of identification, therefore we can give no further details. Ryan will be greatly missed by the genealogical community. He has been an instructor at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies in the Canadian Studies program for several years. A genealogy librarian by profession, Ryan was noted for his eclectic interests and making friendships during his lecture tours. He was the author of over a dozen books. Many students will also remember an enjoyable week spent with Ryan at our first Research Academy in Salt Lake City when he directed the English program. A memorial service will be held for Ryan. If you would like to be notified of the details when the family has them finalized, please send us an e-mail. Should you wish to offer your condolences to the family, you can reply directly to this e-mail. You could include your fondest memories of Ryan, anything that makes you smile when you think of him --- maybe comments about how he helped you solve a genealogical 'brickwall'! Since Ryan enjoyed books so much, we will gather your comments and present them to his family in the format of a memory book. If you would like to read a biography about Ryan, and view his picture, a man with a great smile, please go to www.genealogicalstudies.com; click on INSTITUTE; click on FACULTY & CONSULTANTS; Scroll down to his name. In sadness...... The National Institute for Genealogical Studies Louise St Denis Managing Director and Brenda Dougall Merriman Director, Canadian Studies

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Where is Ryan Wilbert Taylor's memorial?
Ryan Wilbert Taylor's memorial is located at: Hillcrest Cemetery, Brighton, Washington County, USA.
When did Ryan Wilbert Taylor death?
Ryan Wilbert Taylor death on 25 Sep 2006 in Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Ryan Wilbert Taylor's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1796989
Longitude: -91.8174973

Family Members:

Parent

Charles H. Taylor

(1919 - 1974)

R. Velma Woodward Taylor

(1921 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillcrest Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1796989, -91.8174973

2. Sandy Hook Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7957993

3. Friends Cemetery
Pleasant Plain, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1478004, -91.8636017

4. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Pleasant Plain, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1357994, -91.8463974

5. Bidwell Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1453018, -91.7583008

6. Armstrong Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1547012, -91.7444000

7. Gatlin Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416818, -91.8251712

8. Ann Gowey Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1999642, -91.8974728

9. Polishville Cemetery
East Pleasant Plain, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1116982, -91.8131027

10. Memorial Miller Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2400500, -91.7735900

11. Laux Park Family Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1913920, -91.9098620

12. Walnut Creek Friends Cemetery
Pleasant Plain, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1237500, -91.8747500

13. Todd Cemetery
Franklin Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2555705, -91.8196155

14. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1088982, -91.7731018

15. Clay Cemetery
Rubio, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1857986, -91.9218979

16. Custer Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1921500, -91.7125900

17. Grace Hill Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2593994, -91.8281021

18. Schrock-Eureka Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7125015

19. Kurtz Cemetery
Wayland, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1470000, -91.7071000

20. Haynes Cemetery
Wayland, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1441000, -91.7074000

21. Lower Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0882000, -91.8085000

22. Cottonwood Cemetery
Coppock, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1488991, -91.7024994

23. Dallner Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1047000, -91.7458000

24. Nelson Plot
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1243890, -91.7185420