ALFRED W. TAYLOR, was born in Greene county, Nov. 28, 1848, his parents being John A. and Jane E. (Thompson) Taylor, natives of Illinois. His father was born in 1822, and was brought up in Greene county as a farmer. His first permanent settlement was on the farm now owned by Alfred W. He first bought 160 acres of land on section 1, Roodhouse township, where he moved and lived until 1877, when he moved to Roodhouse, and lived until July, 1884. There were only two children in the family - Catherine M., who died in 1860, and Alfred W. Mrs. Taylor is yet living, and resides at the residence of her son, Alfred. Our subject was reared on a farm, remaining at home until 22 years of age, when his parents removing to Roodhouse, he took charge of the homestead, and there he has since resided. In 1877 he and his father bought 160 acres of land near Roodhouse, and subsequently purchased 120 acres on Sec. 1, T. 12, R. 12. Alfred now owns 520 acres of land. He was married April 5, 1869, to Terusa Edwards, daughter of Presley and Terusa Edwards. They are the parents of four children - John L., Charles L., Albert L. and Clarence E. In the summer of 1884 Mr. Taylor erected on his farm a large two story frame house, at a cost of $2,300. The main building is 24x32 feet, with an L 18x28 feet in dimensions, and it is one of the best and finest building in his vicinity. Mr. Taylor is an industrious and enterprising citizen, and has, by his energy, placed himself and family in a most comfortable position.