Family:James Taylor and Dorcas Walters (1)
Parents: John Taylor and Ann Vezey
James Taylor
b. Abt 1672 , , Virginia
d. , , North Carolina
 
Dorcas Walters
 
d. Aft 1772
m. Abt 1720
Facts and Events
Marriage? Abt 1720
Alt Marriage? 1767
Children
BirthDeath
1.
Sukey Taylor
 
 
2.
Dorcas Taylor
 
 
3.
Katy Taylor
 
 
4.
Judith Taylor
 
 
5.
Thomas Taylor
 
 
6.
John Taylor
 
 
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John Basye; John Copedge and Edmond Basye came into Court and being sworn on ye Holy Evangelist; declared that Dorcas Taylor that is now wife of James Taylor this colony is ye same person which was formerly named Dorcas Walters, to whom a legacy to wit, slaves, etc. were left her by John Contanceau Jr., in his last will; bearing date Dec. 17, 1718 and confirmed to her by deed, etc. In 1767 James Taylor of Halifax Co., North Carolina, appointed Richard Taylor, Attorney, in behalf of slaves left his wife, Dorcas, by John Contanceau.

John Contanceau Will was in Northumberland Co., Dec. 17, 1718, made and proved Jan. 21, 1719. Says: Cousins Dorcas; Katherine and Elizabeth Walters. Mary Ball. Cousin Sarah Ball, Granddaughter of Richard Ball. Cousin Margaret Ball; and Cousin Joseph Ball, Executor. Sarah Ball, wife of Joseph Ball, Patrick Bayle and Chas. Dwagas, Witnesses.

[G.W. Tapp.FTW]

Robertson, Anderson, Venable and related families Jim Robertson; jkes@@tkh.att.ne.jp


Shultz/Cloyd families Tracey Shultz; traceyshultz@@yahoo.com

References
  1.   Order Book 1729 the 37th
    481.
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