Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Taylor, W. W., 1945
Saturday, August 5, 2000

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    Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas
                                  (Name of paper not given)    

                         W. W. TAYLOR SUCCUMBS HERE FEBRUARY 22ND

  In the passing of W. W. Taylor at his home in Junction last Thursday, February 22,
another one of the few remaining early pioneers of this section passed to his reward.
Captain Taylor had been in failing health about three years, but his condidtin did not
become serious until a few weeks ago.
  Funeral services were held in the Hodges Funeral Home Chapel Saturday afternoon,
February 26th, with Rev. Harral A. hall officiating.
  Interment was made in the Junction Cemetery by the side of his wife, who preceded
him on August 18, 1942.
  Active pall beareres included J. C. Graham, O. C. Wright, E. G. Hill, Ross Beasley,
John L. Phillips and Clay Secrest.  Honarary pall bearers included all his close friends.
  William Taylor was born in Clinton, DeWitt County, Texas on June 2, 1868, where he 
grew to young manhood.  He moved to Kimble County in 1882 and ranched on James River
near his uncle, Creed Taylor.  He was engaged in ranching in Kimble and adjoining counties
several years, and for a while was engaged in the cattle business with the late Billie
Bevan of Menard.  He moved to Junction in 1892 where he made his home the remainder of
his life.  However, his service as a Texas Ranger kept him away from his home much of
the time.
  On January 10, 1894, he was married to Miss Onie Davis, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
W. B. Davis, and to this union were born five daughters, Mrs. Hal Green, of Del Rio; Mrs.
H. E. Wright of Junction; Mrs. Aubrey Hill of Junction; Mrs. Walter Chadwell of Junction;
and Mrs. W. B. McMillan of Sonora; and two sons, Doeboy Taylor of Port Arthur, and Carlos
Taylor of Houston.  In addition to the children, who survive their father, he is also
survived by the following grandchildren:  Betty Lou and Jan Hill, Gayle Wright and Connie
Chadwell.
  Capt. Taylor was elected Sheriff and Tax Collector of Kimble County in 1898 and served
the county in this capacity 14 years.  He also served Texas 20 years as Texas Ranger.
He was appointed Ranger Captain in 1917.  His duties as a Texas Ranger carried him to all
sections of the State, but much of the time was spent in the oil fields and in coastal cities.
  During his more than 30 years as an officer he made many friends as was attested by the 
large and beautiful floral offerings at his funeral.
  Capt. Taylor was a member of three Masonic bodies--the Blue Lodge, the Royal Arch Chapter
and the Council.
  The following out-of-town relatives and friends were present at the funeral services:
  Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McMillan, Mr and Mrs. Norris McMillan, Mrs. C. D. McMillan and
Mrs. Anna Strickland, all of Mason.
  Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fields, Mrs. R. M. Holbert, Mr. Bob Vickers, Mrs. Bustie Holbert, Mrs.
Lum Hines, all of Sonora.
  Bob Hewitt, San Angelo; W. B. Davis, Bracketville, and Capt. and Mrs. Frank Hamer, Austin.
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