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TAYLOR, John

17 February 1821 – 13 May 1890

Origin Benson, Oxfordshire, England
First settled in "Grassdale" York WA
Occupation in Australia Pastoralist & Farmer

STIRLING

Arrival Year 1841

Fremantle

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Worked for Thomas Brown for three years to repay his fare out. Married first Anne Draper then Rebekah Pyke. Sponsored brothers and sisters. Owned "Yangedine" York and Settlers House in York. Built steam powered flour mill at Yangedine.

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  • John Taylor's brother Charles had a son also named John Taylor (born York 1856 died York 1931) who farmed at Vivida, Mt Hardey, Yangedine and Malebelling areas near York. One of nephew John Taylor's daughters Eunice Mary Taylor (born York 1900 died Perth 1994) was my grandmother.

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    Fri 8 Dec 2017

  • John Taylor was my Great Great Grandmothers brother (My great great uncle) He returned to England in 1856 to bring out my G G Grandparents Emma and James Kerr

    Tue 27 Feb 2018

  • He’s my great great great grandfather

    Sat 15 May 2021

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