The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
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Author: Bob Ervin
John Taylor married Mary Kiser. Mary Kiser was the daughter of Christian & Mary Kiser, of Bedford County, PA. John & Mary Kiser Taylor had eleven children: Sarah, Margaret Ann "Mary", John, Jr., Samuel, Isaac, Hannah, William, Francis, Abraham, Benjamin, and Nancy Taylor.
John Taylor and his best friend, Henry Church had been members of King George's bodyguard in England. When the American Colonists rebelled against England and took up arms in defense of their rights, John Taylor and Henry Church (along with others) were sent to America as members to serve in the 63rd Light Brigade of Foot known as the "Bloodsuckers". He deserted the 63rd Regiment of Foot and entered the Continental Army from Connecticut serving under Colonel Return Meigs, as a private.
John & Mary Kiser Taylor took up residence in Greene County, PA, around 1790.
John Taylor died 1 Jul 1848 and is buried at the Old Taylor Cemetery, near Jolly Town, Greene County, PA.
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