Submitted by: John Settles
Source: BARNESVILLE ENTERPRISE, OLIVETT SECTION, MARCH 10, 1904

Son of James D. TAYLOR & Mahetable "Hetty" COOPER
Daughter of George ROWLEY & Easter MORGAN

As we mentioned last week, the silent messenger has again visited our little village and taken therefrom Mrs. Margaret Taylor, the beloved wife of Reuben Taylor. She had only been sick for a few days, but that dread disease pneumonia, had taken such a firm grasp upon her that all efforts to loosen it proved unavailing. Mrs. Taylor a true and noble woman, modest and retiring but keenly alive to all duties which go to make a home pleasant and friends happy. She was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1826, and married to Reuben Taylor in 1846. After almost three score years, "The one was taken and the other left," but alas, for only a few brief days, when again the messenger called on Saturday morning of the same week and took the husband. Reuben Taylor was born in 1823 in Virginia and has lived the greater part of his life at Olivett. He adhered firmly to what he believed to be right and resolutely preformed that which he thought to be his duty, and all can truthfully say a good man has gone.

They were the parents of seven children, George, Lafe, Edwin, Mrs. Ella Lee, and Mrs. Leona VanFossen, the last named caring for them in their last sickness. Two of our old friends and neighbors have gone and we can but express the sentiment of the poet and say: "After life's fitful fever they can sleep well." These two have journeyed together almost three score years and in death they are still united. Like unto children tired of play, to lay aside playthings to sleep, so they being weary of life laid down their burden of many years and fell asleep to awaken to a glorious immortality in an eternal home. Interment in Barnesville.

Submitted by: John Settles
Source: Barnesville Enterprise, 14 Feb 1895, pg. 1

DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN, MRS. MEHETABEL TAYLOR PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF NINETY-SIX

After a life of almost one hundred years, Grandma Taylor's earthly life ended, and she has passed to that fairer, better country where the old grow young again and the infirmities of age are unknown. Mrs. Taylor was born in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, January 18, 1799. When she was eight years of age she removed with her parents to Virginia where she grew to womanhood; at the age of twenty-four she was married to Mr. James Taylor, and with her husband commenced her married life at Moundsville, W.Va. and some years later removed to Ohio and bought a farm near Hendrysburgh, and later on sold that and bought another two miles north of Fairview. Ten children blessed Mr. and Mrs. Taylor's union, nine of whom lived to be grown.

The deceased was a busy hardworking woman and nearly all the clothing for her family was spun and woven by her own hands. She was the mother of ten, five of whom survived her. Mr. James Taylor, St. Clairsville; Mr. Lemuel Taylor, Flushing; Mr. Reuben Taylor, Olivet; Mrs. Capt. Dale, Gallipolis; and Mrs. John Bulger, of this place. She was also blessed with forty one grandchildren and forty four great-grandchildren which is surely a wonderful record, and one that will not let her name die out for generations to come.

Mr. Taylor preceded his wife to the better land in 1866, and for the greater part of the last twenty years Mrs. Taylor has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Bulger, of this place. In all that time she received the most loving attention and tender care and there was nothing left undone to make her life comfortable and happy. For a number of years she has been entirely helpless, but Mrs. Bulger never faltered, and until the end came she remained faithful to her sacred trust. Mrs. Taylor joined the Methodist Church at the age of 24, and was all her life a conscientious good woman, a loyal devoted wife, mother and friend who trusted in the Master through all the vicissitudes of life.

Funeral services were held at the home of their daughter, Tuesday morning, conducted by Dr. W.H. Locke. The remains were taken to Belmont for interment.

Submitted by: John Settles
Source: Barnesville Enterprise, 26 Aug 1909, pg. 5

, Daughter of Curtis G. SMITH & Lydia A. BRYANT

RACHEL TAYLOR

"Rachel Taylor is dead," were the sad words spoken over the wires from Flushing Hospital on Tuesday, August 17, 1909, where the previous week she had undergone an operation for gall stones. She was born October 14, 1855, married James L. Taylor on December 28, 1875. Eleven children were born to this union. In the last few years she was a great sufferer, yet never complaining, but bore it with patience that seemed almost angelic. Almost her who life was spent in Olivett, and at the time of her death she had not one enemy. She was a great lover of home. In it she was queen; across its portals no enemy was allowed to come; at its shrine she worshipped, and for its inmates she gave her life, her all. To her husband and children she was all a loving wife and devoted mother could be. Their wants were her wants, their needs, her needs, their life, her life, and such was surely in mind of Shakespear when he said:

She is mine own:
And I am rich in having such a jewel
As twenty seas, if all their sands were pearl,
The water nectar, and the rocks pure gold.

She had to died. Both nature and the Bible proclaim this sad and understandable truth; it is unreverable and irrevocable; but not withstanding all this. Rachel Taylor is not dead, for a life of motherly sacrifice, wifely devotions and friendly ministrations can never die; it is eternal immortal, and as Longfellow has most beautifully and truthfully said concerning such, "There is no death, what seems so is transition." Her chair is vacant, her voice stilled, her presence is gone, and she has left behind a husband and nine children to mourn her loss. She also left a host of friends who loved her in life and will cherish her memory in death and whose sympathies will go out to that husband as he sits amid the ruins of broken family circle and at his lonely fireside alone, waiting, waiting waiting for a touch of a vanished hand, for the sound of a voice that is still." Let all these catch consolation to assuage this grief from the fact that she has left them the heritage of a spotless name, tender memories of an affectionate wife, a devoted mother and a faithful friend, and above all an assurance that death to her had no sting, nor the grave no victory, but only through the could she journey to her home, "A house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens, and whose doors never outward swing."

Skeptical philosophy might suggest that for the pulseless brain and throbless heart of our late friend there is no morrow; that when "dust to dust" is spoken all is said. I cannot, I will not subscribe to so cruel, materialistic creed. Death does not end all. somewhere beyond the night, life's broken cord will be mended.

In the silent land beyond the grave, under Divine guidance, the spirit of Rachel Taylor, will be cleansed of all its earthly dross, and shall stand purified and glorified in the presence of its Creator and its God, and where it is possible for a husband and children to meet, wife and mother to form a home circle that will not be broken throughout the ages of eternity.

Submitted by: John Settles
Source: Barnesville Enterprise, Jan 1947

J.L. Taylor, 97 Year Old Olivett Man Dies

James L. Taylor, one of the oldest residents of Belmont County died on New Year's Eve at his home in Mt. Olivet where he had spent all of his 97 years. The funeral services were held a 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from Campbell Funeral Home, and were conducted by Rev. J.L. deems. Interment was made in Northern Cemetery.

Mr. Taylor was the son of Reuben and Margaret Nancy Taylor, and was born at Mt. Olivet on a farm December 27, 1849. He was a blacksmith by trade, but was later engaged in truck-gardening, and continued his work even through last summer.

His first wife died many years ago, and he survived by his widow, Mrs. Sue Taylor, seven sons and one daughter, Arthur Taylor of Barnesville, J.L. Taylor of North Industry, E.W. Taylor of Toronto, H.C. Taylor of Steubenville, C.S. Taylor and Russell Taylor of Massillon, Fred Taylor of Charleston, W.Va., and Mrs. John Gardener of Fairview. Other survivors are Mrs. Leona VanFossen of Belmont, 35 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

Submitted by: John Settles
Source: Wheeling News-Register, 3 Apr 1972

Daughter of Isaiah THATCHER & Mahala J. GRIMES
(Formerly a native of Belmont Co., OH)

MYRTLE B. TAYLOR

TAYLOR, Mrs. Myrtle B., 88, of the North Fourth Street Nursing Home in Steubenville, died at Ohio Valley Hospital at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

She was born in Morristown, O. January 1, 1884, the daughter of the late Isaiah and Mahaley Brown Thatcher. She was preceded in death in 1965 by her husband, Herbert Taylor. She was a member of the Christian Church in Morristown and the Sunshine Club in Steubenville.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ann Collins of Weirton, Mrs. Earl (Blanche) Settles of Steubenville and Mrs. William (Sadie) Kerwood of Brilliant, O.; two sons, Clarence H. Taylor of Brilliant and Russell Taylor of Mingo Junction; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Friends received at the McClave Chandler Mills Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Pershing Pyle officiating. Interment in the Fort Steuben Burial Estates.

Submitted by: John Settles
Source: Steubenville Herald Star, 21 Jan 1965

Son of James L. "Lafe" TAYLOR & Rachel F. SMITH
(Formerly a native of Belmont Co., OH)

HERBERT TAYLOR

Herbert C. Taylor, 83, of 901 6th Ave., died Wednesday in the Rocky Glen Rest Home, McConnellsville, Ohio. He was a former plaster contractor, retiring in 1950.

He leaves his widow, Mrs. Myrtle Thatcher Taylor; three daughters, Mrs. Anna Collins and Mrs. Blanche Settles, both of Steubenville, and Mrs. Sadie Bell Kerwood of Brilliant; two sons, Clarence H. Taylor of Brilliant and Russell H. Taylor of Georges Run; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russell Taylor of Massillon, and Arthur Taylor of Barnesville, Ohio and a sister, Mrs. Dell Gardener of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Friends may call at the McClave Funeral Home from 7-9 tonight and from 2-4 p.m., and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Submitted by: John Settles
Source: Barnesville Enterprise, 9 Dec 1965

Son of James L. "Lafe" TAYLOR & Rachel F. SMITH

Arthur D. Taylor Dies After Long Illness

Arthur D. Taylor, retired superintendent of the Watt Car and Wheel Company, died Saturday morning, December 4th at 1:30 at his home, 811 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville. He had been in failing health for a long time.

He was born September 14, 1885 at Mt. Olivett, a son of Lafayette and Rachel Smith Taylor, and was a member of the Main Street Methodist Church.

He was married February 14, 1907, to Elsie Neibsch who survives, with two sons, Harold and Vernon Taylor of Barnesville; two grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; one brother, Russell Taylor of Massillon and one sister, Mrs. Della Landrey of Muncie, Indiana.

Friends were received at the Campbell Funeral Home on North Chestnut Street where final rites were held Tuesday, December 7th at 1 p.m. The Reverend Lester Farmer conducted the services and burial was made in Northern Cemetery.

Submitted by: John Settles
Source: Barnesville Enterprise, 3 May 1973



Elsie E. Taylor

Elsie E. Taylor, 85, of 811 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, died Tuesday, May 1st at 8:30 a.m. at her home. She was born in Monroe County, August 15, 1888, a daughter of the late George and Mary Hines Neibch. She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one son, Vernon of Barnesville, one sister, Anna Moore of Fort Neal, W.Va., two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur in 1965 and one son, Harold in 1972.

The body was taken to the Campbell & Plumly Funeral Home on North Chestnut Street where friends are being received. Final rites will be held this afternoon, May 3rd at 3:30, conducted by Rev. Fr. John Reardon. Interment will be made in the Northern Cemetery.

Submitted by: John Settles
Source: Wheeling Intelligencer, 7 Jul 1963

Clair S. Taylor, 67, of 213 Wrexham Ave., S.E., Genoa, died Sunday evening in the Mercy Hospital, Canton.

A native of Barnesville, Mr. Taylor had lived in Genoa 15 years. He was a plasterer and was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church in Genoa and the Protected Home Circle of Massillon.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ora L. Taylor; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret McEldowny of East Liverpool and Mrs. Shirley Delaney of Ashtabula; a son James C. Taylor of Bloomingdale, O.; a sister Mrs. Della Gardener of Fairview, O.; four brothers, Herbert C. Taylor of Steubenville, Arthur D. Taylor of Barnesville, Fred Taylor of Wheeling, W.Va., and Russell H. Taylor of Massillon, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

The funeral will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home. The Rev. Harry A. Hull, Pastor of Trinity Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be made in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9 and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

The emergency squad of the Massillon Fire Department was summoned to give aid. She was taken to the hospital by Perry Ambulance Service.

Born in Bethesda, Ohio, Mrs. Taylor resided in Perry Heights for many years before moving to the Lincoln Apartments. She was member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Perry Heights and the Massillon YWCA Senior Citizens.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Margaret) McEldowny of East Liverpool, and Mrs. Shirley Delaney of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a son, James C. Taylor of Wintersville, two sisters, Mrs. Velma Heskett and Mrs. Myrtle Rinkes both of St. Clairsville; a brother, Edgar Glover, of Bethesda; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home with the Rev. Lester E. Flauhaus, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Earl Wayne Taylor, 69, of 616 Garrett Ave., retired blacksmith, died at 4:15 a.m. today at Ohio Valley Hospital in Steubenville. He had been in failing health for the last 10 years and a patient at the hospital for one day.

He was born April 18, 1880, at Mt. Olivett, O., son of the late James and Rachel Taylor. He was married to Daisy Laizure in 1907 and she preceded him in death in 1946. He was affiliated with the Methodist Church.

Surviving are these children: James R., Harry R., Woodrow W., Mrs. Mary Jacob, Mrs. Pearl Clark, and Daisy M. Taylor, all of Steubenville; Wayne L. Taylor and Mrs. Helen Smuck of Sheridan, Ore., and Mrs. Betty Woodruff of Dayton; six brothers, Herbert Taylor of Steubenville, Roy Taylor of Canton, O., Fred Taylor of Clarksburg, Arthur Taylor of Barnesville, and Russell and Clair Taylor of Massillon, O., and a sister, Mrs. Dell Gardner of Fairview, O.

Friends will be received at the McClave Funeral Home where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Fort Steuben Burial Estates.

Daughter of Wesley LAIZURE & Eliza HENNIS
(Formerly a native of Belmont Co., OH)

TAYLOR: July 19, 1946 at 3 a.m., Daisy Dolly Taylor, beloved wife of Earl W. Taylor. Friends received at the home, Blackburn Hill, Toronto, R.D. No. 1, where services will be held Monday, July 22, at 2:30 p.m. Friends invited. Interment in Fort Steuben Burial Estates.

A resident of Steubenville for 24 years, Mr. Taylor was born at Barnesville, Ohio, and had he lived he would have attained his fifty-third birthday August 7.

He is survived by his father, Lafayette Taylor, Barnesville; one son, Warren F. Taylor, Dayton; and seven brothers and one sister; Russell Taylor, Clair Taylor, both of Massillon; Herbert Taylor, Earl Taylor, both of Steubenville; Roy Taylor, North Canton; Arthur Taylor, Barnesville; Fred Taylor, Clarksburg, W.Va.; Della Gardener, Fairview, Ohio.

Mr. Taylor was member of the Union Council No. 2, a past priest of Chapter 15, and a past commander of Steubenville commandery No. 1, Knights Templar. He also was affiliated with the Blue Lodge, Unionport. He was a member of the Wintersville Methodist Church. The body is at the McClave Funeral Home, where friends may call.

James Leroy Taylor died this morning in his home at 131 50th St., S.E., at North Industry after a long illness. Born in Belmont County 72 years ago, he had resided at North Industry the last 26 years, coming from Massillon. At the time of his illness, he was employed in the shipping department of the National Fireproofing Co. at East Canton.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Taylor; three daughters, Mrs. Francis Fouts of Massillon, Mrs. Mildred Rothermund of Monrovia, Calif., and Mrs. Lola Kinney of Canton; a son, James E. Taylor of Genoa; his stepmother, Mrs. Sue Taylor of Monrovia, Calif.; Five brothers, Fred of Clarksburg, W.Va., Arthur of Barnesville, Herbert of Steubenville, Russell and Clair of Massillon; a sister, Mrs. Della Gardener of Fairview; 16 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Services will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the McCreery-Kreighbaum Funeral Homer on Cleveland Ave., S.W., by Rev. W.O. Calvert. Burial will be in Massillon City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Russell H. Taylor, 77, of 1221 15th St., S.W., died today at 1:40 a.m. in the Massillon City Hospital after a few days illness following a heart attack.

Mr. Taylor was a retired contractor, a plasterer and resided in Massillon for 40 years. He was born at Mount Olivett, in Belmont County. He was a member of the First Methodist Church.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Helen I. Taylor, to whom he was married for 45 years; a daughter, Mrs. George (Ethel) Bickle of Massillon; two sons, Robert M. Taylor of Massillon and Eugene McAllister of Brewster and 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home with the Rev. David W. Bloor, his pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

JAMES K. TAYLOR

James K. Taylor, aged about 70 years, died at the home of his son at Neffs Wednesday morning. Mr. Taylor was a lifetime resident of this town and is well 'known to may of our citizens.

Mrs. VanFossen was born at Mt. Olivet on April 14, 1864, the daughter of Reuben and Margaret Rowley Taylor. She was married to Sim VanFossen who preceded her in death, as did their only son, Clyde. She leaves only nieces and nephews.

The body was taken to the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, and was then returned to the Dietrich residence at Belmont, where services were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. They were conducted by the Rev. T. Homer Smith of Belmont Methodist Church, and burial was made in the Northern Cemetery in Barnesville.

Simeon VanFossen, sixty years old, President and General Manager of the VanFossen-Smiley Piano Co., Market Ave., S., died in his home, 1320 Arnold Ave., N.W., Wednesday morning, death being due to heart trouble. He had been in the piano business for more than fifty years.

He is survived by his wife and son, Clyde. Funeral services will be held in the home Friday at 2 p.m. and burial will be made in Westlawn.

Mr. VanFossen came to Canton about a year ago to manage the J.W. Brown Piano Co., and later formed the VanFossen-Smiley Co. He was formerly manager of the A.B. Smith Piano Co.

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