Cannon County, TN - TAYLOR

In Cannon Co. TN Cemetery Records:
J.R. TAYLOR
b. 2/10/1804
d. 7/4/1879
buried Barton Cemetery
spouse: Elizabeth M.

Elizabeth M. Taylor
b. 5/2/1808
d. 6/8/1879
buried Barton Cemetery

In Cannon Co. TN Marriages
J. R. TAYLOR married Miss Melissa Manus on Sept 1, 1870
James Taylor married Miss Elizabeth R. Wharton on Jan. 26, 1847
James Taylor married Maria New on Sept. 1, 1865

In Cannon Co. TN Chancery Court Records 1840-1880
James R. Taylor, Henry Cannon and his wife Agnes. Ex Parte. On 12 Aug 1840, Edmond Taylor settled on Agnes P. Cannon, his daughter, a deed of gift of a woman slave named Lavina and her three children, Martha, William, and John to her sole and separate use. The slaves were transferred to James R. Taylor in trust for her. The said James R. Taylor was named as trustee without his knowledge or consent. The Clerk is to report to the next term of court a suitable person for the job. 27 Apr 1847. (p.112-113)

David Hollis by his guardian Joseph Hollis and (Samson) Hollis versus James R. Taylor. This cause is referred to Rules. 7 Sep 1848. (p.138)

David Hollis by his guardians Joseph Hollis and Simeon Hollis and Joseph Hollis versus James R. Taylor. All the equity in the bill is fully met. 8 Sep 1849. (P.161)

James R. Taylor, John L. Taylor, and other heirs of Edmond Taylor. The Clerk is to take an account to determine the amount of advancements made by Edmond Taylor to each f his children in his lifetime whether in property, money, or in paying debts for them. 8 Sep 1849. (p.169)

James R. Taylor, Administrator of Edmond Taylor, versus John L. Taylor, Josiah F. Morford and wife Jane, Henry Cannon and wife Agnes, William Ferrell, Eliza Ann Ferrell, Martha F. Ferrell Judath Ferrell, and Margaret Ferrell. The Clerk made his report as to the advancements received by the legatees during the lifetime of the said Edmond Taylor. The legatees are James R. Taylor, Josiah F. Morford and wife Jane B., Edmond H. Taylor, Henry Cannon and wife Agnes, John L. Taylor, Nathaniel M. Taylor, Leyhton Ferrell and wife Elizabeth (now deceased). 7 Mar 1850. (p.197-201)

James R. Taylor, Administrator of Edmond Taylor, versus John L. Taylor and others. 5 Sep 1850. (p.227-230)

James R. Taylor. Ex Parte. 1 Oct 1852. (p.320)

James R. Taylor, Trustee for A. F. Cannon. Ex Parte. Henry Cannon, the husband of Agnes F. Cannon, is a suitable person to be appointed her trustee. 31 March 1853. (p.6)

C.R. Waters and wife Elizabeth versus William Barton. Et al. The testator of William Barton, Joshua Barton, died in Oct 142 in Cannon County. He placed in the hands of his son David Barton the two slaves, Henry and Mack. He did not by a written or verbal gift give said slaves to his said son, but the said son received the slaves as “Bailor” and as such he carried them to the State of Texas where they remained as the possession of said David until the death of said David in 1844. After this, Joshua Barton legally appointed James R. Taylor to go to Texas and get said slaves and bring them back and placed in the possession of the said Joshua in 1845 and remained in his possession until his death in 1857. After the death of the said Joshua, complainant Elizabeth, who is the daughter of said David A. brought this suit. If the said David A. ever claimed the slaves as his own, the said Joshua had no knowledge of it. The Chancellor decrees that David A. Barton did not acquire any title to said slaves. 3 April 1860. (p.343-346)

Clam R. Waters and wife Elizabeth versus William Barton, Administrator of Joshua Barton; William Barton, Joseph Ramsey and wife Hannah, James R. Taylor and wife Elizabeth. 3 Oct 1860 (p.440-442)


1850 Cannon Co. TN census District 3 (near the Rutherford County line)
James R. Taylor age 46 b. NC
Elizabeth age 42 b. TN
Edmund age 19
James L. age 17
Frances A. age 15
William H. age 13
Lorena age 10
Armstrong B. age 7

1860 Cannon Co. TN census (Bradyville)
James R. Taylor age 56 b. NC
Elizabeth age 52 b. TN
William age 23 (Dentist)
Frances age 20
Armstrong age 17
Harriett age 12

1870 Cannon Co. TN census (Woodbury)
James R. Taylor age 66 b. NC
Elizabeth age 62 b. TN
Lorena age 29

1880
James Taylor age 52
Julian M. age 33
Harvey M. age 5
Andrew J. age 3


In Cannon Co. Will Abstracts:
Edmund Taylor. Will. Wife: unnamed. Sons: John; Nathaniel; Edmund. To receive portion equal to that made two other children, unnamed. Executor; Wife. Witnesses: James Taylor, James Wood, Wm. D. Gowen. Will signed 12 Dec. 1842, proved 3 May 1847.

James Taylor, Will. Wife: Elizabeth Rebecca. Eighteen slaves; Old George,; his wife Susan and children Elvira, Martha, Daniel, William, Jourdin; Juliann with her five children; Mary Laura; John Francis; Robert Henry; Sarah; James Thomas and his wife Louisa and child Caroline. No executor named.
Witnesses: John G. Weatherford; James Wood, R. Fowler. Will not dated, proved 12 Feb. 1848.

James Taylor, Will. Nephews: Edmund Taylor; James Taylor Moore. Sister: Elizabeth Rucks. Prudence Roberts Hubbard (Hubbard partially marked out); James Robards Taylor; Agnus W. Henderson and her son Pleasant Henderson; Mary Jane Weedon wife of John Weedon; her brother William Ferrell; Nathaniel M. Taylor; James Taylor Henderson. Slaves: Thomas; Westley; Anderson; Young George; Louiza; James; Betsy; Susan; Sarah; July Ann with her sour children; Mary, Laura, John, and Francis; Phill; Nicey; Allen; Lethy; Mason; Melissa; Joseph; Old George; Susan; Elvira; Martha; Daniel; William Jourdan. Will contested by Elizabeth R. Taylor. No Witnesses. Will signed 14 Oct 1846., proved 6 Nov 1848.