Taylor, Samuel 1815-1899

TAYLOR, QUIRE, GAGE

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 1/19/2004 at 09:35:51

An Old Settler Gone

Samuel Taylor, one of the early settlers of Jasper County, died at the home of his son, James Taylor, on Friday, Aug. 4th, age eighty-three years, seven months, and five days.

Uncle Sam was well known throughout Jasper County, especially among the older residents, and his death causes sorrow to many old friends.

The funeral was held on the old settlers grounds in Lynnville, Sunday, under the auspices of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges. Rev. D. Phillips, of Deep River, preached the funeral sermon.

Mr. Taylor was the oldest brother of the late Cy Taylor of Sully, and was the father of Mrs. C. E. Quire of Lynnville. ~ The Newton Record, Thursday, August 10, 1899, Page 1, Column 2

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Samuel Taylor was born Nov. 28th, 1815, in Green Co., Ky. He removed with his parents to Morgan Co., Ill., when he was five years old. At the age of 20 he was united in marriage to Francis R. Gage and in the spring of 1836 they emigrated to the then territory of Iowa. Six children were born to them, three sons and three daughters. His wife, one son and two daughters preceded him to the spirit world. Two sons and one daughter, namely: W. H. Taylor, Dresden, Kansas, James D. Taylor, Guthrie Center, Iowa, and Mrs. S. L. Quire of Lynnville, Iowa, are left to mourn the loss of a kind, indulgent, and affectionate father.

He was a devout Christian and while not holding a membership in any visible church on earth he was a true follower of the Savior. He was a true member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities, belonging to the latter 50 years or more, to both of which orders he was very much attached. His death occurred August 3, 1899 at the residence of J. D. Taylor in Guthrie Center, aged 83 years, seven months and five days. His remains were brought to Lynnville for interment and on Aug. 6th, 1899, were followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives to the old settlers park and under the green foliage of the grove, Rev. D. Phillips preached the funeral sermon, which was well received and very appropriate to the occasion, after which the body was placed in its last resting place in the Odd Fellows Cemetery (Lynnville Woodland) adjoining the Old Settlers’ Park by the side of his beloved wife. Peoria Lodge 501, I. O. O. F. of which he was a charter member, and Masons had charge of the funeral ceremony at the grave.

Samuel Taylor as one of the earliest pioneers of this state and county was always foremost to aid in its development. He began life as a poor boy and by worth and honesty filled every station in life and by perseverance and industry secured a good competency. His example should stimulate the youth of our country to do well and earnestly whatever is begun. He has carried his work to the Upper Lodge where tried by the unerring square we may hope he will receive the divine approval. “Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of the Lord.” ~ Iowa State Democrat, Thursday, September 21, 1899, Page 5, Column 2