Archive Record
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Scope & Content |
Prominent in the papers of the Taylor Family of Charlton, NY are the papers of Judge John Taylor, his son William Taylor, and William’s son Richard. Some materials of John W. Taylor are included in this collection but predominantly those relate to the execution of his father’s estate with his brother William. The papers contain correspondence within the family, deeds, receipts, and legal documents covering four generations of Taylors. Receipts cover purchases of dry goods, household goods, and clothing; newspaper subscriptions; church subscriptions; products of the farm including wool, lumber, and field and orchard crops; and school fees to name a few. The papers also contain farm and life insurance policies; papers relating to the Town of Charlton as the Taylor family was active in Town administration; papers relating to the Saratoga County Loan of 1792; receipts and papers relating to the execution of the estates of John Taylor, William Taylor, and Lydia Parker; and the last will and testament of John Taylor. This collection richly shows how life was led by educated and landed farming families in the 19th century. Deeds and correspondence show how land moved around within the family, bonds show how family members managed and shared money, and correspondence relates how hard and tenuous life was with considerable discussion of money, business, and illnesses. Correspondence also shows how important family connections were both between blood relatives and through marriage. This collection also shows how families began moving west to find land with Taylor family members moving west to Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois. Arrangement: These records have been arranged into 8 series. The series arrangement of the records is as follows: Series 1: John Taylor (1749-1829) Papers Series 2: William Taylor (1779-1836) Papers Series 3: Richard Taylor (1823-1915) Papers Series 4: General Taylor Papers Series 5: Family Correspondence Series 6: Town of Charlton Series 7: Miscellaneous Series 8: Research for John W. Taylor Biography The full finding aid and family tree can be found in the front of db64. |
Catalog Number |
1968.020T |
Object Name |
Records |
Physical characteristics |
13 1/2 x 16 |
Title |
Taylor Family Papers, 1785-1897 |
Dates of Creation |
1785-1897 |
Search Terms |
Saratoga County (N.Y.) Ballston Spa (N.Y.) Ballston Spa (N.Y.) – History Charlton (N.Y.) Charlton (N.Y.) – History |