TAYLOR, ROBERT A. - The Taylor brothers, sons of William Taylor, deceased, of Cass County, Ill., have all become known, especially along the Sangamon River lands, as expert grain farmers and successful breeders of horses, cattle and hogs. The youngest of these, Robert A., has abundantly maintained the reputation of his elder brothers in this respect, and although but slightly over thirty years of age, owns and operates one of the finest grain and stock farms in this section of Illinois. Besides being an enterprising and successful farmer, Mr. Taylor is a man of varied information of a practical nature that makes him an interesting and edifying neighbor, and has applied himself to collegiate study to such an extent as to become thoroughly versed in literature both ancient and modern, and this gives him an especial prominence in a community which appreciates literary acquirements at their true value.

Robert Alexander Taylor is a native of Cass County, having been born in township 18, range 10, April 2, 1882, and of the seven children of William and Mary E. (Horrom) Taylor is the youngest. The father of the family died in the year 1900, and the son had always been a member of the home group, attending the district schools in early youth. After his preliminary schooling he matriculated in Lincoln College, where he was a pupil five years, graduating in 1905, with the degree of B. L. After completing his education he resumed farming, and now owns 385 acres of the homestead place, 200 acres of which lie on the bluff and are used for pasture. Here he devotes his attention to raising horses, cattle and hogs, besides doing general grain farming. He also owns a 145 acre farm adjoining the home place, 100 acres of which is on the bluff and the rest is bottom land.

On December 31, 1913, Mr. Taylor was married to Minnie Theivagt, born August 12, 1882, on the Sangamon River bottom, in Cass County, a daughter of William and Belle (Haywood) Theivagt. In religious belief, Mr. Taylor adheres to the Presbyterian church. Politically he acts with the Republican party.