![]() ![]() Taylor, Willy, 1878 - after 1880, son of J. Taylor, Laura, 1877 - after 1880, daughter of J. Taylor, Laura (Lowd), 1855 -, second wife of John W. Freytag suggests the following people probably buried in the Taylor Family Cemetery: Chew, Benjamin, died Ĭhew, Mary Kirk, died, first grave in cemetery Research of Fayette County probate records by Walter P. Known burials at the Taylor Family Cemetery: Taylor, J. These enterprising early pioneers who stood up for their rights, fought for our freedom from Mexico, battled marauding Indians, endured the Civil War and the difficulties of day-to-day unpleasantness associated with life on the frontier are remembered and appreciated by their family and friends. Prior to his death, William built Fayette County's first sawmill. William is buried and honored on Monument Hill, the high bluff to your immediate left as you face this sign. His wife, Celia, was the daughter of famous Virginia Indian fighter Benjamin Chew and the granddaughter of Kentucky born Captain William Mosely Eastland, Texas war hero in the fight for independence from Mexico. John became a partner in founding La Grange's first utility company. He operated the first ferry that crossed the Colorado River where the river bridge is presently located. He became a major property owner, ran La Grange's first cotton gin which was located about a mile from where you are standing. Included is John Wesley Taylor who arrived from Tennessee at an early age, near the time of the bloody battle of the Alamo. ![]() ![]() Burials began in the early 1800's and continued until the turn of the century. Sign on pedestal at cemetery: Here on the quiet bank of Buckner's Creek none of La Grange's early settlers lie in peace. Willy died at age nine on 8-7-1887 according to his newspaper obituary in the La Grange Journal, 8-18-1887.Ĭontact the archives for Taylor & Chew family abstracts. Taylor's will, so it is probable that Laura and Willy died young and are also buried here. All of the children except Laura & Willy are later mentioned in J.W. and Laura with 8 children: Wesley, Warren, Johnny, Annie, Fannie, Laura, Hattie, & Willy. The 1880 Fayette County Census lists J.W. ![]() Taylor's second wife Laura Lowd is buried here as well as his 3rd wife Annie Lewis. Benjamin Chew's second wife, Elizabeth, preceded him in death and is probably here too. They have not been located in any other cemetery that we know of. Taylor's obituary in the La Grange Journal of 10-8-1903 states that he is buried in the family burial grounds.įreytag papers state that Celia Chew Taylor's parents, Benjamin S. Īccording to Taylor family papers in the Freytag Collection and research done by Kathy Carter in 2/93 & 12/98 other names have been added to this cemetery as probably buried here. At one time there was a large live oak tree just outside the iron fence but it has been cut down. The cemetery sits about 200 yards from Buckners Creek on a sandy knoll. Cole gives complete birth and death dates. Joe Cole reports on Jthat the site has an iron fence and only one monument with three names on it (Celia E., Flora, & J.O.). It is 1/2 mile SE of the old Guenther Airfield on the north bank of Buckner's Creek. If you have a photograph or information about a cemetery you'd like to contribute to this site, please contact Rox Ann.Īccording to Norman Krischke this site is just NW of Buckner's Creek 1 1/2 miles WSW of La Grange. You do not need to know the name of the cemetery.Īll cemetery photos by Rox Ann Johnson unless otherwise noted. The Archives staff will check their extensive cemetery database for you by e-mail. Most of these cemeteries were visited by Kathy Carter, Helen Muras and Annette Ruckert in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The number to the right of each name indicates it's poplularity rank in the United States.We are indebted to Kathy Carter, former director of the Fayette Heritage Archives and Museum, for the following cemetery information. If your last name is not here, we may still have a history for your name. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT: TO OUR COAT OF ARMS MAIN PAGE > Below is a list of surnames that we have a surname history / surname origin for. ![]()
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