Bartholomew County IN Archives Biographies.....Taylor, John H. 1844 - 
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Author: B. F. Bowen (1904)

JOHN H. TAYLOR.

   John H. Taylor is one of the wealthy residents of Bartholomew county, but the
most envious can scarcely grudge him success, so honorably has it been won and
so worthily used. He has justly gained the proud title of a self-made man, for
all that he now has has been secured through his own diligent efforts and sound
judgment. His landed holdings now aggregate eight hundred and fifty acres and he
is also proprietor of the saw and grist mill. Bartholomew county has reason to
be proud of this record for he is one of her native sons and his career
indicates the possibilities that are open to her citizens.

   Mr. Taylor was born in Harrison township on the 6th of April, 1844, and is a
son of James and Margaret (Chew) Taylor, who are mentioned on another page of
this work. His boyhood days were spent in the usual manner of farmer lads and
after arriving at years of maturity he sought a companion and helpmate for
life's journey, being married on the 24th of December, 1871, to Miss Sarah L.
Smith, a daughter of Henry and Sarah (Hitch) Smith, who were residents of
Delaware. Emigrating westward, however, they became pioneer settlers of this
county, establishing their home here in 1840. Mr. Smith was a farmer by
occupation and also a ship carpenter, following the latter pursuit while
residing in the east. He owned property here and became a well known and
influential citizen. His death occurred in August, 1874, in Harrison township,
where he had so long resided. In politics he was very active, giving loyal
support to the Republican party, and in religious faith he was also earnest and
sincere, holding membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. He died in
August. 1874, and his loss was mourned by many who knew him. His wife had two
brothers who were in the army: Watson, who was a member of Company E,
Twenty-second Indiana Infantry, was shot and killed at the battle of Kenesaw
Mountain: and Emory, who was also a defender of the Union cause, has died since
the close of hostilities. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have been born six children:
Charles R., who married Elizabeth Linson, and is assisting his father in the
operation of the mills; Maude, the wife of Paul Taylor, a farmer of Clay
township, living upon a part of her father's land; Grace, at home; Annie, Harry
and Bertha, all of whom are deceased.

   Mr. Taylor has led a very busy and useful life. He has worked hard and has
proven that industry is one of the surest elements upon which to base. success.
As his financial resources have increased he has invested in land from time to
time until he is now the owner of eight hundred acres, much of which is under
cultivation and has been improved with good-buildings, though, about three
hundred acres remain in timber land. He farms part of his land and rents the
remainder and upon the home place he engages in the raising of cattle and hogs,
feeding his produce to his stock. He has, however, never limited his efforts to
agricultural pursuits alone, but for thirty-five years has engaged in the
operation of a sawmill and for twenty-three years in the conduct of a gristmill.
He now has a good mill and fine improvements upon his place and is carrying on a
profitable business in both branches. Prosperity has been with him the reward of
persistent labor, laudable ambition and close attention to his interests. In his
political views he is a Republican and served as township trustee for one term,
while at the present time he is serving as a county councilman. In whatever
position he has been called he has proved loyal to the trust reposed in him and
has made a capable, prompt and energetic officer. He belongs to the Methodist
Episcopal church, but is identified with no fraternal organization. Mr. Taylor
has never allowed difficulties or obstacles to bar his path to success,
realizing that these can be overcome by perseverance and diligence. It has been
as a farmer that he has largely won his prosperity and he has long been
recognized as one of the foremost representatives of the agricultural interests
in this portion of the state. In his business relations he is strictly fair and
his good name and integrity stand as unquestioned facts in his career.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from

BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY
INDIANA

INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES OF THE GOVERNORS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS OF INDIANA

ILLUSTRATED

1904

B. F. Bowen PUBLISHER


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