For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at a clipping from the Donna Darling Collection.
Terrace Theatre – Attendance Records Smashed, circa 1925
Cinema Treasures reported 41 Terrace theatres in the united states, but only one of them in a city named Danville – Danville, IL. Donna appears to have had two trips into Illinois with her Bathing Beauties, once in the fall of 1924 (September) and again in January/February 1925. So this show must have been from one of those periods.
This clipping is particularly interesting because it names the other girls in the show.
Betty Bryant of Ziegfield’s – A Prize Winner.
Mildred O’Brien – In Singing and Dancing.
Alyce Louyse – A Bather From Mars.
Clarice Allyn – Petite Toe Dancer.
May Walker – Blue Singer and Beach Flirt
It also mentions Murray Earl as Comedian.
Key features:
The venue was the Terrace Theatre in Danville, Illinois.
The show was the “California Motion Picture – Big Hollywood Reue of Bathing Beauties, featuring Donna Darling.
Finally, a review of the newspapers of the time yielded none currently available online for Danville, Illinois.
Conclusion
Date Unknown (Probably Fall 1924or Spring 1925) – Danville, IL – Terrace Theatre – Hollywood Revue of Bathing Beauties.
Roberts-Barnes-Taft-Sutherland
Amanuensis Monday
By Don Taylor
[Transcription of Page 108]
Heirs of Mary Sutherland } To } Justice B Sutherland }
Deed Book 8, Page 108
This Indenture made this seventeenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and twenty-one. Between Phineas Sutherland and Dorcas his wife, [[i]] David Sutherland and Rachel his wife, Lot Sutherland and Lydia his wife, Jacob W Fuller and Candice his wife, David Brown and Eliza his wife, Joel C Taft and Tammey his wife of the the town of Lisle, County of Broome, State of New York of the first part and Justice B. Sutherland of the town aforesaid of the second part Witnesseth, that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to them in hand paid by the party of the second part the receipt whereof as is hereby con??ped and acknowledged Hath remised realeased and forever quit claim unto the 2nd Justice his heirs and assigns forever all right and title which have the 1st parties of the first part have in and to a certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in the town of Lisle it being a part of lot No seventy in the first township of the Chenango Triangle – Bounded as follows – Beginning at the southwest corner of a lot of lands containing 100 acres deeded to Mary Sutherland by John Hornby then north fifteen chains eighty three and a half links to the Swest corner of David Sutherland land thence East thirty one chains sixty seven links to the S. east corner of 1se David Land thence south fifteen chains eighty three and a half links to a stake marked thence west to the place of beginning containinf fifty be the same more or less – To have and to hold all [??] right and title in and to said remised released and quit claims forever in with the assentenance thece of onto the said Justice his heirs and assigns forever to his and their own to [???] use and behoof*
[ Text continued on left margin ]
* And Furthermore we the said parties of the first part do for our select our heirs ?? Administrator consistent with the paid Justice his heirs and assigns that from and after ensealing of those Seventy-two the partials of the first part will have and affirm no right and title a deserved into the above remise released and quitclaim presence.
[ Text continued on the main page ]
In witness whereof we the parties of the first part have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and years first above written Phineas [His Mark] Sutherland {Seal} Dorcas {Her Mark Sutherland {Seal} David Sutherland {Seal} Rachel Sutherland {Seal} Lot Sutherland {Seal} Lydia Sutherland {Seal} Jacob W. Fuller {Seal} Candance Fuller {Seal} David Brown {Seal} Eliza Brown {Seal} Joel C Taft {Seal} Fanny Taft {Seal}. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Joseph Warner Orlando C. Fuller.
On the 28th day of January in the year of our Lord 1822, personally appeared before me Oliver Stiles one of the conerned na??g of 1d County Phineas Sutherland & Dorcas his wife, David Sutherland & Rachel his wife, Lot Sutherland & Lydia his wife, Jacob W Fuller & Candance his wife, David Brown & Eliza his wife and Joel C Taft and Fanny his wife,
[ Page 109 ]
Deed Book 8, Page 109
with names to me bury[?] and acknowledged that they executed the within deeds and the Dorcas Sutherland, Rachel Sutherland, Lydia Sutherland, Candance Fuller, Eliza Brown and Fannie Taft came to me I examined separately privately and but [???] their husbands acknowledged thay executed the same voluntarily and without any fear or compulsion from them. Oliver Stely
Recorded June 25th, 1822 at 10 O.Clock A.M.
[Transcription by Don Taylor, 10 March 2021]
Findings
Mary Sutherland died before 17 March 1821.
Her estate, of some 50 acres, went to her children.
Her children consisted of:
Phineas Sutherland and Dorcas his wife,
David Sutherland and Rachel his wife,
Lot Sutherland and Lydia his wife,
Candice, the wife of Jacob W Fuller,
Eliza, the wife of David Brown
Tammy, the wife of Joel C Taft
All of the above appear to have been living on 17 March 1821.
It is unclear, but Justice B. Sutherland may have also been one of her children. The property transfer was recorded on 25 June 1822.
Endnotes:
[i] Note: Comma’s were not in the original but were added to the transcript to improve readability.
Following families in the early census records is always tricky. Reading incorrectly transcribed names and filling in the gaps makes things challenging. Such is the case concerning Joel Cruff Taft and the 1840 Census.
Joel was born in 1798 or 1800 in New York. He died in either 1844 or 1847, probably in Fairbanks, Sullivan County, Indiana. It is notable that all of his known children, including his youngest, William, were born in New York. So, it is likely that Joel was in New York during 1840 and was probably either 40 or 42 years old. I expect his wife, Tamise, to be living with him and over 40-years-old, My guess as to children is they would have as Female “1 3 2”.
Under 5 – Platina
Age 5 to 10 – Luracy, Joanna, & Candance
Ages 10 to 15 – Catherine & Amanda
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 | 1 2 2 0 0 0 1
There is no Joel Cruff Taft enumerated in the Census; however, there as several Joel Taft’s, but none of them lived in New York (or Indiana). There is a “J. C. Toft,” two “J. Taft’s and a “Taft.”
Name
Location
Abbreviated Enumeration
Taft
New York City
0 1 0 0 0 0 1 | 0 0 2 0 1
J Taft
Triangle, Broome, NY
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
J Taft
Triangle, Broome, NY
0 1 1 – 1 1 – – 1 | 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
J. C. Toft
Barker, Broome, NY
0 0 1 0 1 1 | 2 1 3 1 – – 1
It is also possible that Luracy was enumerated as under five and for Candance being listed as 10-years-old depending upon when their birthdays fall within the year. If so, that would make the profile “2 1 3.” As seen in the Census.
The critical fact is that Joel had five daughters under 15, and “J. C. Jogt” is the only head of household enumerated in New York during the 1840 Census with five daughters. Consequently, I am tentatively accepting that Joel Cruff Taft, his wife, and seven females (likely daughters) lived in Barker (town), Broome County, New York, on 1 June 1840.
This week for Photo Friday, I try to identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes contain the names who paid for the photos, not necessarily of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is important to analyze the pictures and information to identify the individual therein.[ii] Ultimately, my goal is to reunite the images with family members who may have never seen the image.
Athena & Vassar Chaltas, and their cousin, Trenton Karakas, circa 1937
The envelope this negative was in says, “Constantine Children #351.”
The “Constantine Children,” Athena & Vassar Chaltas, and their cousin, Trenton Karakas, circa 1937.
This photo doesn’t indicate an address or the first name of the person who ordered the photo. However, the photo appears to be of a boy, about 12-years-old, and two girls, ages 15 &17. Maybe I can figure it out by looking at the census records.
1930
The 1930 Census indicated there were 2 Constantine households in Portland, Maine.
Head of Household
Household Makeup
Peter K. Constantine
Parents; Costas & Pinola, Sister-in-law, Helen, and two nieces, Athena & Vassi, ages 10 and 8.
James Constantine
Wife: Bessie
1940
The 1940 Census indicated there were 6 Constantine households in Portland, Maine.
Head of Household
Household Makeup
Peter K. Constantine
Two daughters, Athena & Vassa; a sister, Helen; and a nephew, Trantoe [Teantor] Karakas.
James Constantine
Wife: Bessie
Louis Constantine
Wife: Philanthy
Margaret Constantine
No other people (Cashier).
Hattie Constantine
Son,
George K. Constantine
Wife: Nellie, Daughter: Dionisia
Only the Peter K. Constantine household has children fitting the image. Although the 1940 Census suggests Athena and Vassa are Peter’s children, further research yielded:
Athena Constantine (Athena Chaltas) was born on 16 Feb 1920 in Portland. Her parents were Pericles and Helen Chaltas.
Vassar Chaltas was born 20 March 1922 in Portland to Pericles “Perry” E. and Helen (Constantine) Chaltas.
The 1940 Census indicates that Trantoe Karakas was born in Massachusetts about 1925, so his being an actual nephew makes sense.
I believe this photo contains Athena and Vassar Chaltas (ages 17 & 15), the daughters of Pericles “Perry” E. and Helen (Constantine) Chaltas. And their cousin Trenton Karakas (age 12) circa 1937
I was unable to find a profile for Helen, Athena, or Vassa in Family Search. Peter K Constantine may have a family search profile, but it doesn’t identify his parents or siblings.
There are three trees on Ancestry, which include Helen Constantine, born circa 1900 and who had a husband surnamed Chaltas. I have posted the photo to Dead Fred and have Ancestry messaged the three tree owners.
Genevieve Cook (1920-1996), circa 1937
The envelope this negative was in says, “Genevieve Cook. 14 Westcott St. #1071 – DSCN2996
Genevieve Cook, circa 1937
The 1936 Portland, Maine, City Directory lists Carroll Cook and his wife Jennie, living at 14 Westcott. The 1937 Portland City Directory shows that Carroll and Jennie had moved to 70 Pleasant Ave. Further research yielded that Genevieve Ray Cook was born 2 March 1920 to Carroll Hubert and Genevieve (McDonald) Cook in Portland, Maine. Genevieve Rae Cook died on 24 February 1996.
Family Search identifies Genevieve R. Cook, Carroll Herbert and Jennie McDonald Cook’s daughter as ID L5TY-SY1. I am confident this is Genevieve about 1937. I have uploaded two photos of her to her Family Search profile.
Merle Weston Cook, circa 1937 (age 4)
Merle Weston Cook, circa 1937 (age 4)
The envelope this negative was in says, “Mrs. Geneva Cook – 108 Presumpscot St., Portland #792. The negatives include one pose of a boy about four years old.
The 1937 Portland City directory lists Merle W. Cook and his wife Geneva A. Cook living at 108 Presumpscot.
The 1940 US Census enumerated Merle W. Cook, his wife Geneva, and his son, Merle W. Cook, Jr. Merle Junior was six-years-old during the 1940 Census. Further research found Merle Weston Cook, Jr, born 7 July 1933 and died 12 June 2012.
Family Search identifies Merle W. Cook, born 7 July 1933, as ID G9KK-4WL. I am quite sure this is Merle, Jr., about 1937. I have uploaded a photo of him to his Family Search profile. Merle appears in eight Ancestry Family Trees. I have informed several of the tree owners of this post.
Alphonse “Alfred” Corbin (1893-1941) circa 1935
Alphonse Corbin, circa 1935
This negative envelope says, “Mr. Al Corbin, 179 Franklin St. Portland #369.” The contents include one negative of a man in his early 1940s in profile.
The 1934 and 1935 Portland City Directories list Alphonse L. Corbin living at 179 Franklin. Page 234, which should include Al Corbin, is missing from the 1936 Portland Directory that I have access to. The 1937 Directory again lists Alphonse living with his wife, Delia, at 139 Franklin. The 1930 US Census enumerated 37-year-old Alphonse living with his wife, Epernia, and six children in Portland. He was born in Maine.
Family Search identifies Alphonse L. Corbin (1893-1941) as ID 9XPK-724. I am quite sure this is ALPHONSE about 1936. I have uploaded his photo to Family Search. He also appears in 72 Ancestry Trees. I have informed several of those tree owners of this post.
Marjorie Bertha Corson (1918-2008), circa 1936
Majorie Bertha Corson, circa 1936
The envelope this negative was in says, “Miss Marjorie Corson, 29 Bancroft St., Portland #1083.”
This photo is clearly is the same person as Marjorie B. Corson from Deering High School, class of 1936. Even the dress appears to be the same. Marjorie Bertha Corson was born 29 September 1918, the daughter of Harold O and Alice M (Bridges) Corson.
Family Search identifies Marjorie Bertha Corson, the daughter of Harold O. and Alice M. (Bridges) Corson. as ID 2C54-7S2. This is a photo of her about 1936. I have uploaded two photos of her to her Family Search profile. I uploaded two more photos of her to my Flickr Photostream.
Conclusion
I had:
Four successful identifications where I could post to Family Search
Three probable identifications – I contacted other researchers for confirmation.
Final Note
If any of these photos are of your family member, I would love to hear your reaction to these photos. I’d especially like to hear if these are of a loved one for whom you hadn’t seen this photograph before.
Endnotes
[i] The Wight Studio was in Portland, Maine. Many thanks to Ethel Wight’s family for access to and permission to use their great aunt’s collection.
[ii] These images were converted to positives using a lightbox, a Nikon camera, and computer software.
Bradley-Hingston Project
Bradley-Taylor
By Don Taylor
William S. Taylor lived his youth in the historic place where Washington crossed the Delaware. He made a short foray out west, where he married, then returned to Philadelphia with his new bride. After his second marriage, he located to Norfolk, Virginia, where he lived until his death.
Bradley-Hingston – Ancestor #BH-10
List of Grandparents
Grandmother: Magdalen Polk Taylor (1890-1970)
1st Great-grandfather: William S. Taylor (1856-1928)
2nd Great-grandfather: Jacob H. Taylor (1822-___)
William S. Taylor (1856-1928)
Vital Records
William S Taylor was born on 28 December 1856 in Taylorsville[i], Bucks County, Pennsylvania as the first child of Jacob H Taylor and Rebecca L Pittman. He had six siblings, namely: Lydia M, Lizzie W, Florence, Annie, Justice P, and Burnard.
When he was 30, he married Maria Louisa Polk on 17 January 1887 in Jackson, Missouri, USA (at St. Joseph Church by J. J. Kennedy).
When he was 54, he married Mary Ella Rulon, daughter of David O Rulon and Bridget McWerty [?], on 22 November 1911 in New Castle, Delaware, USA (Geo. Lewis Wolfe officiated. Kath Convey & Clifford Williams were witnesses).
He died on 25 September 1928 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA (of Cancer of the esophagus. Medical Code: 44).
Childhood
When William was born, he had four older siblings
Lydia M. – About nine years older (born c. 1847)
Justice P. – About seven years older (born c. 1849)
Burnard – About three years older (born c. 1853)
Lizzie W.– About six year older (born c. 1845)
His sister Florence was born about 1859 when William was about three.
1860
The 1860 Census found three-year-old William living with his parents and five siblings in Taylorsville, Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. His father was a lumber merchant. Living with them were his grandmother[i], Matilda Pittman, and two hired servants, Mary Wellah from Ireland and Mary Fells from New Jersey.
His sister Annie was born about 1863 when William was about seven.
1870
The 1870 Census reports 13-year-old William living with his parents and four siblings. His two older brothers, Justice and Burnard, are not in the home. All of the children are attending school, and William’s father, Jacob, is still a lumber merchant. Living with them is Ellen Berry, a 17-year-old domestic from Ireland.
Adulthood
By 1880, 23-year-old William had left home. He lived and worked with a crew for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He boarded at 34 Lancaster, Philadelphia. This address doesn’t make sense in today’s streets, but because he and 20 other boarders at the same place working for the railroad, I would expect it was close to the train station (30th Street?).
Marriage 1
William married Maria Louisa Polk on 17 January 1887 at the St. Joseph Church in Kansas City, MO. J. J. Kennedy performed the ceremony. Maria was from Arkansas.
The William Taylor family is one of the few cases where a family was enumerated twice.
The family appears in Philadelphia, ED 159, Sheet 3A, Lines 29 through 34, living on Chestnut Street. William and Maria had been married for 13 years, and Maria had had three children, all of whom were living. William was working as a Cashier, the three children were attending school, and they had a 30-year-old servant, Margaret Raby.
The family also appears in Cape May, Middle Township, New Jersey. Again, William, Maria, Dorothy, John, and Magdalene are present. Living with them is a boarder, 80-year-old John W. Polk, and a housekeeper, Margarette Rabey. Because Maria’s maiden name was Polk, I suspect this 80-year-old is Maria’s father. Also, the servant appears to be the same person. Margaret/Margarette – Raby/Rabey.
1910 Census
I found William living at 32 South 17th Street, Philadelphia. He is a lodger and is working as an accountant at a brewing company. The household head is Mary R Tabor. Also, Mary R. Tyson is a lodger at the address. Daughter Magdalene had married by this time and was living with her new husband. I haven’t researched the other two children yet.
Marriage 2
William S. Taylor married Mary Ella Rulon on 22 November 1911 in New Castle County, Delaware. George Lewis Wolfe officiated, and Kath Convey and Clifford Williams were witnesses. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to Norfolk, Virginia, by 1912.
1920 Census
William (age 63) and Mary (age 56) appear in the 1920 Census living on 35th Street in Norfolk, Virginia. None of the children are living with them.
Death
William died 25 September 1928 in Norfolk from esophageal cancer. His death certificate indicates that the “Place of burial, cremation, or removal” was Philadelphia, PA. Additionally, Quaker meeting records indicate that William S. Taylor’s burial at Westminister, Cemetery. Finally, Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records indicate that William S. Taylor was buried 27-28 September 1928 in Westminster Cem. Southampton[iii], Bucks County, PA.
William did not have a memorial on Find-a-Grave, so I created memorial 223082720. I also requested a photo of the marker.
Events by Location
Delaware, New Castle County
Marriage 2 (1911)
Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City
Marriage 1 (1887)
New Jersey, Cape May, Cape May
1900
Pennsylvania, Bucks County Lower Makefield
1870
Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Southampton
Burial (1928)
Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Taylorsville
Birth (1856)
Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Upper Makefield
1860
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia
1880, 1900, 1910
Virginia, Norfolk (Independent City)
1920, Death (1928)
Locations in the life of William S. Taylor
Further Actions / Follow-up
The 1870 Census reports Justice and Burnard are not in the Jacob H. Taylor household. Research to determine if they passed or were enumerated elsewhere.
Research exactly where 34 Lancaster, Philadelphia would have been in 1880 and what is there now.
Research the potential that William S. Taylor had a son, William S. Taylor, Jr.
Sources
1860 Census, NARA, 1860 Census – Jacob K Taylor – Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania (PO: Taylorsville). Year: 1860; Census Place: Upper Makefield, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Page: 737; Family History Library Film: 805083.
1870 Census, NARA, 1870 – Jacob H Taylor – Lower Makefield Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania. “United States Census, 1870”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1: 13R: 4 January 2021), Jacob H Taylor, 1870.
1880 Census, NARA, 1880 – William Taylor – Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. “United States Census, 1880,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWJ5-XPR : 13 November 2020), Wm. Taylor in household of J. L. Worrell, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America; citing enumeration district ED 485, sheet 33B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,255,182. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWJ5-XPR.
1900 Census, 1900 Census – William S Tayler, Jr – New Jersey, Cape May, Middletownship, Angelsea borough, Wildwood borough, Avalon Borough. “United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9NR-RYH : accessed 23 August 2018), William S Tayler Jr., Middle Township Angelsea borough, Wildwood borough, Avalon Borough, Rio Grande Village, Cape May, New Jersey, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 107, sheet 12A, family 308, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,960.
1900 Census, 1900 Census – William S Taylor, et al – Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 9, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1241455. https://search.ancestry.com/collections/2442/records/25439613/.
1910 Census (FS), Family Search, 1910 Census – William Taylor – Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. “United States Census, 1910,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGWN-5R4 : accessed 17 February 2021), Wm Taylor, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 480, sheet 5A, family 87, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1397; FHL microfilm 1,375,410.
1920 Census (FS), Family Search, William S Taylor Norfolk Monroe Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia.
Delaware Vital Records, 1650-1974, Family Search, William S Taylor & Mary E Rulon. “Delaware Vital Records, 1650-1974,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1: L8PW : 8 November 2020), William S Taylor, 22 November 1911; citing Marriage, Delaware, United States, Delaware Public Archives, Dover; FHL microfilm.
Find a Grave Memorial, Find a Grave, Magdalen T. Bradley (1890-1970). Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 25 August 2018), memorial page for Magdalen T. Bradley (31 December 1890–24 November 1970), Find A Grave Memorial no. 182390190, citing Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by DAO (contributor 47943782). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182390190.
Jackson County, Missouri, US Marriage Records, 1826-2014, Jackson County, MO – Official Website, William Taylor & Marie Polk – 17 January 1887. https://www.jacksongov.org/.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Ancestry.Com, Burial – William S Taylor, Jr. 25 September 1928. Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 194.
S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, Ancestry.Com, William S Taylor – Death 25 September 1928. Source Citation: Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Quaker Meeting Records Source Information, Ancestry.com. U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. Original data: Swarthmore, Quaker Meeting Records. Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. North Carolina Yearly Meeting Minutes. Hege Friends Historical Library, Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina. Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes. Earlham College Friends Collection & College Archives, Richmond, Indiana. Haverford, Quaker Meeting Records. Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987, Family Search, William S Taylor, Sr. “Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVR X55W : 16 August 2019), William S Taylor Sr, 25 September 1928; from “Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850,” database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 (Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Department of Health), Ancestry.Com, Magdalen T. Bradley
Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 (Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Department of Health), Ancestry.Com, William S Taylor Sr – 25 September 1928. Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014.
Endnotes
[i] Taylorsville is now “Washington Crossing” an unincorporated village in Bucks County. It is the location where Washington Crossed the Delaware during the Revolutionary War.
[ii] The 1860 Census does not show the relationships between individuals. Jacob’s wife, Rebecca, maiden name was Pittman. The 77-year-old Matilda is presumed to be Rebecca’s mother but has not been proven.
[iii] William may have had another son. When William was buried he was identified as William S. Taylor, Sr. Being a “Senior” suggests that there was a Junior. I haven’t found evidence of a William Junior yet, but it is possible.
[iv] Southampton is an unincorporated community in southeastern Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
William S. Taylor lived his youth in the historic place where Washington crossed the Delaware. He made a short foray out west, where he married, then returned to Philadelphia with his new bride. After his second marriage, he located to Norfolk, Virginia, where he lived until his death.
