... John M. Taylor, a native of Prince William County, Va.; born Jan. 17, 1778, son of William Taylor, a native of Maryland, who afterwards removed to Virginia.
John M. received a collegiate education in Richmond, Va., and in 1808, he came to Fayette County, Ky., and contracted for 1,000 acres of land, and returned to Virginia to conceive his inheritance, but his guardian had squandered it, and he was left penniless. He returned to Kentucky, and engaged in teaching in Fayette County; afterwards came to Bourbon County, where he taught several yours very successfully.
In 1840, he was appointed to take the census of the county; he located at Centerville, where he engaged in selling goods, and was Postmaster at that place.
In 1844 he removed to Millersburg, and while there was elected County Assessor, being twice re-elected.
In 1855 he removed to Woodford County, to live with his son, E.W. Taylor, where he died the year following. He was a man highly respected in the community, wherever known, and will be long remembered for his many virtues and sterling qualities.
In 1808 he was married in Virginia to Elizabeth Webb ...
