Biographical Sketch of F. W. Taggart, Lafayette County, Missouri >From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo. Historical Company, 1881. ********************************************************************** F. W. Taggart. The subject of this sketch is a native of North Carolina, born January 27, 1810, where he was reared and educated at a subscription school. His early life was passed on a farm. In 1833, he was united in marriage to Miss Christina Toakley, also a native of North Carolina. Ten children were born to them, six of whom are now living, four sons and two daughters, viz.: Jessie R., F. W. M., John A., H. C., Tiriffa C., and Mary C. In 1845 he came to Lafayette county, Missouri, and purchased the farm upon which he now resides, consisting of 166 acres of excellent land for which he paid five dollars per acre. Mr. Taggart is one of the early settlers of the county and has been closely identified with its interests since locating here. Is energetic and enterprising, and by watchfulness and economy has secured for himself and family a pleasant and comfortable home. Postoffice, Concordia. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller Penny (Eisenbarger) Harrell ====================================================================