Thomas Taylor, Planter of Henrico

Biography

Thomas Taylor, Planter of Henrico was born in 1678 in Wicomico Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, United States. His parents were John Taylor, III and Ann Taylor.

Thomas married Elizabeth Taylor circa 1707 in Westmoreland Co., VA. Together they had the following children: Elizabeth Perkins; Sarah Rachael Moseley Bondurant; Mary Taylor.

He not being the oldest son made the decision to move to Manakin Town, Henrico County to build his plantation and grow tobacco and continue to prosper as the Taylor family had over the years. He did very well, but the marriage didn't produce sons, at his death his estate was sold and divided between his three-surviving daughters. One was married to Elizabeth, so her estate went to her husband. Sarah's share went to her dowry when she married Robert Ligon Moseley, I. As far as Mary Taylor, additional research is needed to trace her.

Thomas Taylor died circa 1724 in Henrico County, VA.

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Thomas Taylor, the father of three daughters and no sons. was a wealthy planter in Manakin Town, Henrico County, Virginia. His probated Will named his three daughters, Elizabeth, Sara, and Mary. Court 4 May 1724 p. 336 Will of Thomas Taylor is presented by Sarah Taylor and Mary Taylor, Executrices, and proved by witnesses. William Bass and Edward Osborn, Security "Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia, Part Two 1737-1781 with Addenda (revised)", Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, p.133.

Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5: Families G-P By John Frederick Dorman JOHN TAYLOR (Alice Gaskins mother) married by 13 Nov 1689, Ann Vezey, daughter of George Veazey of Lancaster County. He was a merchant and a Justice of Northumberland County and vestryman of WICOMICO PARISH. His will, NOW LOST, 14 Oct 1714-16 Feb 1714/5, was presented in court by JOHN and MOSES TAYLOR, the executors. ISSUE: JOHN, MOSES, THOMAS, JAMES, BENJAMIN

[http://madeofcotton.com/family/taylor_vezey_land_grant.htm] Lancaster Co. Book 7, p. 21 *Taylor to Taylor, deed Nov. 13, 1689. Lazarus Taylor of Wicomico Parish, Northampton Co. planter, and Mary his wife to John Taylor Jr. land in Parish of White Chapel, Lancaster Co. granted by patent unto George Vezey Sept. 2, 1663, one tract. Another tract pat. by George Vezey Sept. 18, 1665. Sd land was given by the will of George Vezey to only son Thomas Vezey, who deceased without will or issue, so land descended unto Ann, wife of John Taylor, and Mary wife of Lazarus Taylor, in co-partnership; the said Ann and Mary being sisters of the whole blood unto the said Thomas Vezey deceased. Edwin Conway, Sarah Conway, witnesses. The exact date of the death of John Taylor II of Wicomico Parish is not known, but it is between Oct. 11, 1714, when his will is written, and April 10, 1717, when the following deed is made in Lancaster Co., Vol.11, p. 74, April 10, 1717. John Taylor & Moses Taylor, Executors of the last will and testament of John Taylor deceased, late of Northumberland Co. Gent. deceased slaves to Daniel McCarty of Westmoreland Co. and John Taylor of Richmond Co. Gent. Lancaster Co., May 1, 1717, In a transaction, Barbara Tayloe, widow of Joseph Tayloe, mentions slaves bought of John and Moses Taylor, executors of last will of John Taylor deceased of Northumberland Co., & 300 A. of land in Christ Church Parish, Lancaster Co. bought of John and Moses Taylor of Joseph Tayloe, late husband of Barbara. Lancaster Co., April 12, 1745 Deed from Shapleigh Neale to George Conway, 250 A. of land lately bought by said Neale of James Taylor Nov. 11, 1742, and given to James Taylor by the will of his father John Taylor, between lands of Moses and Lazarus Taylor, and the land lately sold to Edmonds and Selden which did belong to Benjamin and Thomas Taylor brothers of said, James and Moses Taylor. Isaac Taylor a witness. The book containing the will of John Taylor II is missing as in the case of his father, but from the preceding citations of his will, we know that John Taylor and his wife, Ann Vezey had sons John, Moses, Thomas, James, and Benjamin.

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Thomas Taylor Planter of Henrico, VA Thomas Taylor (c 1682- c 1722) Notes Henrico County, Va. Will Book # 2, 1787-1802, p.454: Will of Thomas Taylor of Henrico Parish, Planter To daughter Elizabeth Perkins, all land beginning at Mr. Burton's line, next to spring where Mr. Perkins now lives, and line of Stephen Cox; to her and her male heirs. To daughter Sarah Taylor, the lower part of my land, beginning at the river at Stephen Cox's line next to my daughter Elizabeth. To daughter Mary Taylor, the upper part of my land, next to my daughter Elizabeth and Mr. Burton. My houses and fencing where I live to be divided between daughters Sarah and Mary. To each daughter, various negroes, and items rest divided between two daughters Mary, Sarah, and they to be executrices. Dated 26 January 1722 Wit: Charles Ballow, Martha Cox, Francis Cox Recorded May 4, 1724, and re-recorded 3 Sept. 1798, the original having been destroyed by the enemy. "Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia, Part Two 1737- 1781 with Addenda (revised)", Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, p.117. Ref: Ann (Zartman) Travis (Mrs. Thomas), Moseley, VA, (804) 794-4091. Court 4 May 1724 p. Sarah Taylor and Mary Taylor present 336 Will of Thomas Taylor, Executrices, and proved by witnesses; William Bass and Edward Osborn, Security "Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia, Part Two 1737-1781 with Addenda (revised)", Abstracted and Compiled Benjamin B. Weisiger III, p.133

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Thomas Taylor (c 1682- c 1724) Notes: Henrico County, Va. Will Book # 2, 1787-1802, p.454: Will of Thomas Taylor of Henrico Parish, Planter

To daughter Elizabeth Perkins, all land beginning at Mr. Burton's line, next to spring where Mr. Perkins now lives, and line of Stephen Cox; to her and her male heirs. To daughter Sarah Taylor, the lower part of my land, beginning at the river at Stephen Cox's line next to my daughter Elizabeth. To daughter Mary Taylor, the upper part of my land, next to my daughter Elizabeth and Mr. Burton. My houses and fencing where I live to be divided between daughters Sarah and Mary. To each daughter, various negroes, and items rest divided between two daughters Mary & Sarah, and they to be executrices. Dated 26 January 1722

Wit: Charles Ballow, Martha Cox, Francis Cox Recorded May 4, 1724, and re-recorded 3 Sept. 1798, the original having been destroyed by the enemy. "Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia, Part Two 1737-1781 with Addenda (revised)", Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, p.117.

Ref: Ann (Zartman) Travis (Mrs. Thomas), Moseley, VA, (804) 794-4091.

Court 4 May 1724 p. 336 Will of Thomas Taylor is presented by Sarah Taylor and Mary Taylor, Executrices, and proved by witnesses; William Bass and Edward Osborn, Security "Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia, Part Two 1737-1781 with Addenda (revised)", Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, p.133.

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