William B Taylor1

#23270, (c 1822 - )
Relationship2nd great-grandfather of Wilma Ilene Collins
Extended Family
ChartsAncestors of Wilma Ilene Collins (5 generations)

Children of William B Taylor and Elizabeth Ragland
  • Henry B Taylor2 (c 1848 - 1921)
  • Catherine Taylor2 (1849 - 1931)
  • Richard Taylor2 (c 1853 - )
  • Emily Frances Taylor+ 1 (1854 - 1924)
  • Joseph Taylor2 (c 1856 - 1935)
  • Ruth Taylor2 (c 1859 - )
  • John A Taylor7 (c 1862 - 1941)
  • Enoch Taylor7 (c 1863 - 1946)

Life Events

BirthWilliam B Taylor was born circa 1822 in Illinois.2
 
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Ragland on 23 Sep 1847 in Perry County, Illinois.2,3
 
1850 CensusWilliam B and Elizabeth appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Perry County, Illinois, enumerated 1 Jun 1850. William was 27, a farmer, and born in Illinois. Elizabeth was 23 and born in Kentucky. Their children were Henry B (2) and Catharine (9 months). Enumerated next to them was Ruth Taylor (62, born in Virginia).4 
1860 CensusWm B and Elizabeth Taylor appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Township 4 Range 3 W, Perry County, Illinois, enumerated 1 Jun 1860. Wm was 38, born in Illinois, and a farmer with $400 of real estate and $300 of personal estate. Elizabeth was 34 and born in Kentucky. The children in the household were Henry B (11), Cathern (8), Emily C (7), Richard (6), Joseph (4), and Ruth (1). The eldest four attended school.2 
1860 Census Information from the agriculture schedule:
Acres of land: improved 15, unimproved 100
Cash value of farm: $500
Value of implements and machinery: $60
Horses: 2
Milch cows: 1
Working oxen: 2
Other cattle: 3
Sheep: 2
Swine: 5
Value of livestock: $160
Produce during year ending June 1, 1860:
Indian corn, bushels: 225
Wool, pounds: 12
Peas and beans, bushels: 2
Irish potatoes, bushels: 7
Sweet potatoes, bushels: 10
Butter, pounds: 140
Value of homemade manufactures: $40
Value of animals slaughtered: $60.5 
1865 CensusWilliam Taylor was listed as the head of household on the 1865 state census in Township 4S, Range 3W, Perry County, Illinois. The tally for this household showed
10 & under: 2 males, 2 females
11-20: 1 male, 2 females
21-30: 0
31-40: 1 female
41-50: 1 male
There was one male age 18-45 subject to military duty.
Value of Livestock: $300. Value of grain: $175.6 
Note.In the 1865 census, there were two Ragland households nearby, Zack and George who were both age 31-40. There were other Taylor households at Twp 4S Range 3W, Samuel, Lewis, Edward, and Redding. 
1870 CensusWilliam C [sic] Taylor appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Perry County, Illinois, enumerated 1 Jun 1870. He was 49, born in Kentucky, and was a farmer with $500 in real estate and $250 in personal estate. His children were Henry (20, farm laborer), Richard (15, farm laborer), Joseph (13), Ruth (11), John (8), and Enoch (7). Richard and Joseph attended school that year.7 
Research Note There is an entry in the Illinois marriage index in Perry County in 1871 for William B Taylor & Mrs Jane Taylor.8 
Research Note In the 1880 census, sons Henry (36), John A (18) and Enoch (15) are boarding together in Pinckneyville. Richard (24) is in a neighboring household. All are farm workers.9 
Last Edited2 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S2313] Death certificate of Emlie Fransie Keene, died 18 September 1924, registered 27 October 1924 in the State of Illinois, file # 188 (FHL Photoduplication Services).
  2. [S1740] 1860 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Township 4 Range 3 West, Roll M653_218, Page 37. Post office Pinckneyville. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  3. [S855] Index to Illinois Marriages, text index online, 1763-1900, compiled by Illinois State Archives. William B Taylor & Elizabeth W Ragland, Perry County, 1847, Vol 1, page 286.
  4. [S857] 1850 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Roll M432_124, Page 367B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  5. [S2882] 1860 United States Federal Census, Agriculture Schedule, Illinois, Perry County, Township 4 Range 3W, Page 9, Line 30. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  6. [S2880] Illinois 1865 State Census. Image viewed at FamilySearch. William Taylor household, Perry County, Township 4S, Range 3W, Page 15.
  7. [S1739] 1870 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Township 5 Range 3, Roll M493_268, Page 221A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  8. [S855] Index to Illinois Marriages, text index online, 1763-1900, compiled by Illinois State Archives.
  9. [S938] 1880 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Pinckneyville, ED 75, Page 124A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.