On 18 December 1820, Warner Shackelford and George Taylor were bound $200. The condition of the obligation was such that if Warner Shackelford shall well and truly pay and deliver unto Margaret D Dunn orphan of Richard Dunn deceased, all such estate due to the orphan when and as soon as she shall attain to lawful age, then this obligation to the void. Signed Warner Shackelford, George Taylor. [Essex County, Virginia, Guardian Book 4, pages 243–243a.]

On 18 December 1820, George Taylor and James Durham entered into a bond of $150 for the intended marriage of George Taylor batchelor and Miss Margaret D. Dunn. Signed George Taylor, James Durham. [Essex County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds 1820.]

On 22 August 1821, in the case of the Commonweath of Virginia against Walter Dix and George Taylor, defendants, In a presentment of the 19th of March 1821 for fighting and making an affray at Henry C. Howertons tavern in this County, Came the prosecuter for the Commonweath, and also the Defends by their Attorney, and the said Defendants say they are not Guily in manner and form as against them in the Information is alledged and of this they put themselves upon the County and the prosecution aforesaid doth likewise and thereupon came a Jury to wit Thomas Fogg, Gabriel Gatewood, Geo. T. Greenwood, William Greenwood, Robert Ball, Samuel Greenwood, Chs G. Layton, Jameson Moody, James Croxton, James Dunn, Henry Barton, and Edmond Covington, who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined, upon their oaths do say that the Defendants are guilty in manner and form as against them in the information is set forth, as … the prosecutor by replying hath alledged and they do assess the fine against Dix to Ten Dollars, and against Taylor to Five Dollars. Therefore it is Considrd by the Court that the Commonwealth recover against the said Defendants the fines aforesaid by the Jury in form aforesaid assessed and the Costs of this prosecution, and that the Defts be taken &c — [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 44, page 41.]

On 17 April 1822, George Wyatt and George Taylor were bound $150 for the anticipated marriage of George Wyatt, bachelor, and Miss Leeah Dunn. [Essex County, Virginia, Marriage Consents and Bonds, 1822.]

On 16 June 1823, George Taylor, Fontaine Wood, and Richard Dunn were bound in the penalty of $2,000 for George Taylor’s administration of the estate of William Dunn (D). [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 385.]

On 15 March 1824, Upon the petition of Fontaine Wood for counter security against George Taylor for his administration on the Estate of William Dunn (N) [sic] decd, — The said George Taylor being called and failing to appear on consideration, the Court doth order that the said Tayor enter into a new bond for his administration of the Estate of the said Dunn. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 45, page 101.]

On 19 April 1824, On the motion of Fontaine Wood security for George Taylor for his administration of the esate of William Dunn decd — It is ordered that the said George Taylor be summoned to the first day of the next Court, to enter into a new bond for his administration of the estate of the said William Dunn”. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 44, page 124.]

On 17 May 1824, On the motion of Fontaine Wood security for George Taylor for his administration of the estate of William Dunn decd, and it appearing to the court by the return of the sheriff that the said George Taylor has been duly summoned agreeably to and [sic] order of the last court, and the said George Taylor failing to appear and enter into the bond required by said order, on the motion of the said Wood and for reasons appearing to the court, the administration of the said George Taylor of the said estate is revoked”. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 44, page 129.]

On 17 May 1824, On the motion of Fontaine Wood, It is ordered that Laurence Muse master commissioner of this court settle George Taylor’s account of administration on the estate of William Dunn decd. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 44, pages 129–130.]

The estate of William Dunn, deceased, in account with George Taylor, administrator, from 1823 to 1825 was ordered recorded on 16 May 1825. The account was settled by Laurence Muse, commissioner, stating “The within account is settled and stated pursuant to the annexed order of Court and balance appears to be due the Estate of William Dunn decd (after a particular examination of all the Vouchers and sales) of three hundred and seven dollars, and to carry interest from the 1st day of January 1825 till paid — In estimating the Board &c of three children from April to December, the Commissioner was governed in some degree by the board of children about their age in that neighbourhod, which was certified by Josiah Minter.” [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, pages 166–168.]

On 8 April 1824, George Taylor purchased at the estate sale of Richard Coghill three saucers, a butter boat, a goblet, and three small dishes. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, pages 318–322.]

On 1 July 1824, George Taylor purchased at the estate sale of Richard Coghill three chest locks, a 3-1/2 point blanket, a common candle stick, “7/12 doz hand saw files”, and a 6-1/2 foot cut saw. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, pages 322–333.]

On 7 August 1824, Samuel Brooks and Mary his wife sold to George Taylor. For $102.67 lawful money of Virginia, a parcel of land in the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex containing by a late survey 51-1/2 acres be the same more or less, Beginning at a white oak on the Road side near Howertons meeting house and corner to Brooking Jeffries, bordering Chaney Brizendine, Mary Williamson, it being the same land conveyed by Peter B Davis to the said Samuel Brooks. Signed Samuel his x mark Brooks, Mary her x mark Brooks. Mary Brooks acknoweldges to Austin Brockenbrough and Laurence Muse, Justices of the peace, the same to be her act. On 13 August 1824 ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 41, pages 231–232.]

On 21 February 1825, in the case of Hubbard T. Minor and Benjamin Blake survivors of Richard Coghill and themselves late merchants and partners trading under the firm of Richard Coghill and Co, plaintiffs, against George Taylor, Thomas Harper, and John Gordon, defendants, in a motion for award of Execution upon a Forthcoming bond bearing date the 15th day of December 1829, the defendants failing to appear, judgment to the plaintiffs for $64 or the payment of $32 with interest at six percentum from the 15th day of December 1824 till paid, and costs. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 44, page 260.]

On 21 March 1825, in the case of George Taylor assignee of Joseph Janey against Austin Hundley and George M. Hundley, in a motion for award of execution upon a Forthcoming bond, the court considers that the plaintiff have execution against the defendants in the sum of $93.06 with costs, or $41.53 with six percent interest from the 15th of January 1825 till paid, with costs. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 44, page 269.]

On 25 March 1825, George Taylor and Peggy his wife sold to Richard D Dunn, all of the County of Essex. For $91.68, a parcel of land in the County of Essex containing by late survey fifty one & half acres be the same more or less, bounded by Brookin Jeffries, John C: WmSon, Chaney Brizendine Molly Davis and Henry C Howerton, it being a parcel of land the said Taylor purchased of Samuel Brookes. Signed George Taylor, Peggy D Taylor. No witnesses. James Semple and Peter Trible, justices of the peace, certify that Peggy Taylor acknowledged the same to be her act. On 22 November 1825 ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 41, pages 446–447.]

On 23 November 1825, in the case of George Taylor admor of William Dunn decd, plaintiff, against Purkins Armstrong, John Armstrong and John P. Armstrong their appearance bail, defendants, in debt, the court ordered that the plaintiff recover against the defendants $52.40 and costs. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 44, page 384.]

On 19 December 1825, sales of the estate of Sarah Hail, deceased, were made on six months credit. George Taylor purchased one fat pot for 41 cents, and one pair of blankets for $3. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, page 357.]

On 17 July 1826, in the case of Roger Shackelford, plaintiff, against Henry C. Howerton, Richard Howerton, Mary Ann Howerton, John Trible and George Taylor, defendants, in injunction, Came the parties by their attornies, & on the motion of the Defendants Richard & Mary Ann Howerton for dissolution of this Injunction, the same came on to be heard on the bill, answers of the said Richard & Mary Ann Howerton, and exhibits filed, on consideration whereof it is decreed by the Court, and accordingly adjudged that the injunction aforesaid be dissolved with Costs on the motion of George Taylor one of the defendants he is permitted to file a bill penal executed by Mary Ann Howerton to Henry C. Howerton assigned to him for Two hundred and eight dollars and fifty cents, due 1st January 1827 with interest from this date”. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 45, page 472.]

On 17 September 1827, Lucy Griggs orphan of Jesse Griggs decd makes choice of Thomas Harper for her Guardian, who thereupon qualifies as such by entering into, and acknowledging a bond payable to the sitting Justices in the penalty of one hundred dollars and George Taylor and Isaac Cauthorn his securities, approved by the Court, and conditioned as required by law, which bond is ordered to be recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 46, page 198.]

On 17 September 1827, Thomas Harper, George Taylor, and Isaac Cauthorn were bound $100. If Thomas Harper shall truly pay and deliver unto Lucy Griggs orphan of Jesse Griggs. deceased. all her interest in the decedant’s estate as soon as she shall attain lawful age, then this obligation to be void. [Essex County, Virginia, Guardian Book 1825–1829, pages 176–177.]

On 19 November 1827, the Grand Jury presented “Geo. Taylor and John Rogers for fighting and making an affray at the house of the said Rogers in this county within six months last past, upon the evidence of James Croxton, George Crow and Thomas F. Armstrong…” [Essex County, Virginia, Loose Paper, Library of Virginia.]

An account of work by George Taylor for Thomas Pilcher for the year 1827 mentions:
To 10 days work per Cuprd a 3/- per day $5.00
To Building Kitchens
To putting on 3 locks 1/6 each
To making 4 dressing tables a 6/- each
To making wheelbrrows [sic]
To hanging bell frame
Dated 4 February 1832.
There are other similar accounts for different years in the same folder. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 49, item 49-L-36.]

In 1827, orator Austrin Brockenbrough, sheriff of Essex County and Committee of the estate of William Dunn D, deceased, complained to the County Court of Essex in Chancery sitting. That William Dunn departed this life intestate, and administration of his estate was granted to George Taylor, with Richard Dunn and Fontaine Wood his securities. Taylor was directed under an order of the court, made at the instance of Fontaine Wood, to execute a new bond for his administration, but failed to comply with the requisition of the said order, whereupon his administration was revoked by the court. Administration was granted to George W. Lee, the then sheriff of Essex, now deceased, and subsequently the administration of the estate was committed to the hands of your orator. When Taylor’s accounts were settled on 16 May 1825, they showed a balance of $307 with interest due to the estate. That George Taylor, Fontaine Wood and Richard Dunn maybe made defendants hereto. [Essex County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, Committee of William Dunn (D) v George Taylor et als, 1827-013.]

On 13 February 1828, Henry H Boughan and Julia his wife sold to George Taylor. For $992.25 lawful money of Virginia, a parcel of land in the parish of Southfarnham and Essex County, containing by recent survey one hundred and eighty nine acres be the same more or less and bounded by Susan Jones, William S. Croxton, and Carter Lumpkin, it being a part of the tract of land which was allotted to the said H: H: Boughan upon the division of the lands of Thomas Wood Senr. decd. Signed Henry H Boughan, Julia Boughan. No witnesses. Julia Boughan acknowledges the same to be her act. Ordered recorded on 17 March 1828. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 42, pages 428–429.]

On 2 March 1828, the estate account of Susanna Gordon states that $4.50 was “paid George Taylor for making decdts coffin”. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 44–45.]

On 19 May 1828, in the case of the Commonwealth of Virginia against George Taylor and John Rogers, defendants, in a presentment of the 19th November 1827 for fighting and making an affray, Came the prosecutor for the Commonwealth and also the Defendants in their proper persons, and the said defendant Taylor consents that judgment may be entered against him for the sum of five dollars a fine for the offence in the second count in the information in this case set forth, to which the attorney aforesaid by consent of the court agrees — It is therefore considered by the Court that the Commonwealth recover against the said Defendant the sum of Five Dollars, as a fine for assulting and beating the said Defendant Rogers, and also his costs in this behalf expended: and that the said Defendant Taylor be taken &c and the attorney for the Commonwealth, by leave of the court, saith he will not prosecute further in behalf of the Commonwealth against the defendant Roberts, it is therefore ordered that the said defendant be hence discharged from this prosecution. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 46, pages 34–35.]

On 19 May 1828, in the case of Jones L. Clopton assee of George K. Carlton, plaintiff, against Vincent Taylor and George Taylor, defendants, in a motion for award of execution upon a forthcoming bond dated the 17th March 1828 entered into by the Defendants and one Gregory Dennett, Came the plaintiff by his attorney, and legal notice of this motion being proved to have been given to the defendants by the oath of Thomas Matthews, a Deputy Sheriff of this County, and the Defendants being solemnly called and failing to appear, and the original execution and sheriffs return being seen and inspected It is therefore considered by the Court that the plaintiff have execution against the said Defendants for the sum of One hundred and four Dollars and ten cents, the penalty of said bond, and also for his costs in this behalf expended: and the Defendants in mercy &c But this judgment is to be discharged by the payment of Fifty two Dollars and five cents with interest thereon at six percentum per annum from the 17th day of March 1825 till paid & the costs. Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 46, page 35.]

On 20 August 1828, in the case of Thomas Wright. admor of Graves Burke, plaintiff, against James Owen and George Taylor, defendants, in debt, the court ordered that the plaintiff shall recover against the defendants $50 and costs, or $25 with interest thereon at six percentum from the 15th day of June 1827 until paid, with costs. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 46, page 409.]

On 15 September 1828, Jack Dyke and Vincent Dyke were granted a certificate in order to their obtaining provate of the last will and Testament of Catharine Dyke, deceased, and entered into a bond of $5,000 with George Taylor and Henry Barton their securities. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 46, page 431.]

On 20 October 1828, deed of trust was executed between Vincent Taylor of the first part, Josiah Minter of the second part, and George Taylor of the third part. Whereas Vincent Taylor is justly indebted to George Taylor $200 by account with interest and wishes to secure payment of said money. Vincent Taylor for $1 paid to him, sells to Josiah Minter the following property: one desk, three bed and furniture, seven chairs, two chests, one Trunk, one loom, one Spining wheel, one pair cards, one Table, one gun, two pots, one Spider and Candlestand, two Jugs, two Fat pots, three dishes, six plates, Six Cups & Saucers, Six spoons, One Coffee pot, Six Knives & forks, one Bowl and Pitcher, one Tin pan, one Tin bucket, one Case and three Bottles, two Water Tables, one nogging, one Safe, one Shovel, one sad Iron, one axe, and one hoe. Should Vincent Taylor on or before 1 January 1829 pay off and discharge the debt and interest, then this indenture to be void, but should he fail to pay it off, then Josiah Minter is to proceed to sell the said property to the highest bidder for ready money. Signed Vincent Taylor, George Taylor. (Space for Josiah Minter’s signature is blank.) No witnesses. On 21 October 1828, acknowledged by Vincent Taylor and George Taylor in the court office. Margin note, signed by George Taylor (original signature), says “1829 April 24th Recd the original Deed of Trust recorded opposite”. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 42, pages 528–529.]

On 16 February 1829, George Taylor purchased a trunk at the estate sale of James H. Cole for 76 cents. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 21, page 347.]

George Taylor in account with Thomas Pilcher for the year 1829 mentions “bourd” for several months (i.e., 2 months bourd, etc.). Also mentions Brandy, whiskey, punch, horse feed, dinner, gin and grog. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 49, item 49-L-46.]

On 19 May 1829, Samuel Williamson, Washington H Purkins, George Gordon and George Taylor were bound in the penalty of $600 for Samuel Williamson’s execution of the estate of Abraham Williamson. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 21, page 376.]

1830 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Taylor, George
Number of free white males under 5 years of age — 2
Number of free white males of 5 and under 10 years of age — 1
Number of free white males of 15 and under 20 years of age — 3
Number of free white males of 30 and under 40 years of age — 1
Number of free white females of 10 and under 15 years of age — 1
Number of free white females of 15 and under 20 years of age — 1
Number of free white females of 20 and under 30 years of age — 1
Number of male slaves under 10 years of age — 1
Number of male slaves of 10 and under 24 years of age — 1
Number of male slaves of 24 and under 36 years of age — 3
Number of male slaves of 36 and under 55 years of age — 1
Number of female slaves under 10 years of age — 2
Number of female slaves of 24 and under 36 years of age — 1
Total, all persons — 19

On 19 May 1830, Laurence Muse, commissioner, settled the accounts of William Fisher, guardian of the orphans of William Dunn, deceased, namely Sthresley, Sarah, and Delilah Dunn. “Considerable time was taken up in the settlement of these accounts, particularly the General acct. which required the examination of the statements of payments from time to time, made by the attorney, constable & Executors of Billington Dunn for that troublesome account only $6 is charged & for the others a charge in made in proportion to the extent of the individual accounts & entered thereon”. Mentions funds recovered from payments on bonds in Lunenberg County. In the account of Miss Sarah Dunn, 6 February 1828, “paid George Taylor for Board, clothing &c for 1824 with Int. to date”, on the same date “paid Richd. D. Dunn for Board Clothing &c for 1825, 6 & 7”, on 16 June 1829 “paid Richard Dunn for Board & clothing last year” and on 29 June 1829 “Sundry articles furnished with Bed &c when you were sent to Temples to school”. In the account of Sthreshley Dunn, 8 February 1828, “paid George Taylor for Board & Clothing for 1825, 6 & 7 with Interest thereon” and on 1 January 1830 “paid Geo. Taylor for Board & clothing 1829”. In the account of Miss Deliah Dunn, on 8 February 1828 “paid to Geo. Taylor his acct for your Board Clothes &c for the years 1824, 1825, 1826 & 1827” and on 1 January 1831 “paid George Taylor for board clothing &c for 1829”. [Essex County, Virginia, Guardian Book 1831–1837, pages 21–30.]

On 19 July 1830, Daniel Hundley, Geo: Taylor and Isaac Cauthorn were bound in the penalty of $500 for Daniel Hundley’s administration of the estate of John Hundley, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 124.]

On 18 November 1830, in the case of the Commonwealth of Virginia gainst Thomas Hunley and George Taylor, defendants, in a presentment of the 15th day of March 1830 for fighting & making an affray, the defendant Hunley pleased not guilty and the prosecution is continued. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 47, page 114.]

On 19 November 1830, in the case of Edward M. Ware against George Taylor, a jury found for the plaintiff the sum of $30.23-1/2 with interest from 31 October 1829. [Essex County, Order Book 47, page 129.]

On 19 November 1830, in the case of James Croxton survivor of Geo: Crow decd Exor of Thos. Crow decd against William P Matthews admor of John Gordon decd which said John Gordon was in his lifetime coobliger with himself and George Taylor, “It is suggested that the Defendant is dead”. [Essex County, Order Book 47, page 129.]

On 4 December 1830, George Taylor was paid $6.50 by the estate of Josiah Minter for a coffin. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 364–367.]

On 3 February 1831, George Taylor’s land was mentioned in a processioners return as bordering that of William S. Croxton and Miscoe G. Wood. [Essex County, Virginia, Processioners Returns 1824–1825 (as stated on familysearch.com, page 272.]

On 3 March 1831, George Taylor’s land was mentioned in a processioners return as being next to land of Muscoe G. Wood. [Essex County, Virginia, Processioners Returns 1824–1825 (as stated on familysearch.com, page 272.]

On 5 April 1831, sales of the estate of Samuel Williamson were made by James Dunn, administrator. George Taylor purchased 2 hilling hoes for $1.80, 1 pair Iron Wedges for 50¢, 16-1/2 lbs Bacon @ 8/4 for $1.36, and an additional illegible item for $1.50. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 534–536.]

On 18 April 1831, George Taylor, Arthur L. Barnes and George Gordon were bound $800 for George Taylor’s guardianship of Susan, Emeline, Matilda, Howard, and Lettice Williamson, orphans of Abraham Williamson. [Essex County, Virginia, Guardian Book 6, page 40.]

On 5 August 1831, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor of the first part, James R Micou Jr of the second part, and Winter Bray & Co. of the third part, all of the County of Essex. Whereas the said Taylor in indebted to the said Bray for $420.15 by bond bearing date of the same day with this indenture and is anxious to secure to Bray the said sum of money, Taylor sells for $1 to James R Micou Jr all his right title and interest in negroes Peggy Lucinda and Edward. Nevertheless if George Taylor shall pay unto the waid Winter Bray & Co. the $420.15 with costs by the 5th day of August next, then this deed to be void, otherwise the said Micou shall sell the said negroes to the highest bidder to satsify the debt, with the balance to be paid to the said George Taylor. Signed Geo Taylor, James Roy Micou Jr, W. Bray & Co. No witnesses. On 16 August 1831 ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 43, pages 432–433.]

The estate of Abraham Williamson, deceased, in account with Samuel Williamson, executor, from 1829 to 1831 was ordered recorded 17 April 1833. “Balance due the estate [$256.16] and which has been paid over to George Taylor Guardian of the Orphan’s of A Wmson decd. except the two insolvent bonds above stated”. “The balance has been paid over to George Taylor as Guardian for the children of the Testator by James Dunn admr. of S. WmSon Exr. as aforesaid.” [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 81–82.]

On 3 January 1832, George Taylor and Peggy his wife sold to William A Garnett. For $1,600 lawful money of Virginia, a parcel of land whereon the said George Taylor now resides, situate in the parish of Southfarnham in Essex County containing by estimate about one hundred & eighty nine acres be the same more or less and bounded on the east by the lands of William S Croxton west by M G Wood and South by the road leading from Millers Tavern to Tappahannock all which boundaries are particularly specified in a deed from Henry H Boughan to said George Taylor. Signed Geo Taylor, Margaret D Taylor. No witnesses. On 3 January 1832, Peggy Taylor acknowledged the same to be her act to Kemp Gatewood and James Sample, justices of the peace. On 20 February 1832 ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 43, pages 516–518.]

On 20 February 1832, Thomas C Gordon and Martha his wife sold to George Taylor. For $1,248.26 lawful money of Virginia, a parcel of land situate in Essex County containing 292-1/2 acres more or less, it being the same land sold by W H Purkins, as Comr under decree of Ct. in March 1831 directing the sale of Graves Burkes land and which was by him Conveyed to said Gordon. Signed Thos C. Gordon, Martha M. Gordon. Martha Gordon acknoweldged the same to Kemp Gatewood and Peter J Derieux, Justices of the Peace for the County. On 21 February 1832, ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 43, pages 518–519.]

The estate of Thomas Crow, deceased, in account with James Croxton, surviving executor, from 1830 to 1832 was recorded on 17 December 1832. Includes bonds of George Taylor & John Gordon 1st Jany 1825 (6.25 interest, 18.45 interest and principal), and George Taylor & Thomas Marlow 1st Jany 1826 (2.96 interest, 10.46 interest and principal), the dates possibly being the due dates of the bonds. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 18–21.]

In about 1832, George Taylor complained of Charles Bray administrator of Thomas Pilcher deceased for debt of $446.48-1/2. Filed as Taylor vs Pilchers admor. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 49, item 49-L-34.]

In 1832, oratrices Emeline Williamson, Letty Williamson, Matilda Williamson and Susan Williamson infants under 21, by George Taylor their guardian and next friend, complained that one Susan Williamson died on the [blank] day of [blank] in the year [blank] seized and possessed of land in Essex County containing [blank] acres. That they and Howard Williamson are the only heirs and distributees of the estate of said Susan Williamson, deceased, and that if the land were sold each legatees portion would not amount to three hundred dollars. For sale of the land. That Howard Williamson may be made defendant.
In answer, Howard Williamson, an infant under 21 by Arthur L. Barnes his guardian ad litem, agrees to sale of the land.
Washington H. Purkins, Fontaine Wood, and Arthur L. Barnes, or any two of them, appointed commissioners to sell the land.
On 11 October 1833, the tract was purchased by George Taylor for $28, the net proceeds after deducting costs and commissions was $13.71.
[Essex County, Virginia, Chancery Cause, Emeline Williamson et al v Howard Williamson, 1832-013, Box 38.]

On 22 February 1833, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor of the first part, George H Dobyns of the second part, and William Fisher of the third part, all of the County of Essex and State of Virginia. Whereas the said Taylor is justly indebted to the said Fisher $375.85 by bond bearing date with this Indenture, and whereas Taylor is willing to secure, for $1 paid by the said Dobyns to Taylor, Taylor assigns right title and interest in a tract containing 292 acres more or less, bounded by the lands of William S Croxton and others lying in the County of Essex, purchased by Taylor of Doctor Thomas C Gordon, but Taylor shall remain in quiet and undisturbed possession lf the land until default. If Taylor on or before the first day of May next fail to pay $375.85 with legal interest, the tract to be sold to satisfy the debt, the surplus if any restored to the said Taylor. Signed Geo Taylor, Geo. H. Dobyns, Wm Fisher. No witnesses. On 23 February 1833 ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 44, pages 161–162.]

Letter of 8 June 1833:
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Dunnsville Va
June 8 1833
The Executive of Virginia
Richmond Va
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Militia
Recd. June 12th
Inform Major Micou that no com: can issue on this cert. it not appearing that the requsitions of the Law respecting Election of Officers were complied with
Written to
JBR
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At a meeting of a majority of the Company formerly commanded by Capt. James W. Cauthorn in the 6th Regiment fourth Division and the 14th Brigade, who were called together for the purpose of Electing a Captain to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the said James W. Cauthorn on the 8th day of June 1833 — I hereby certify that George Taylor was elected Captain to the said Company to supply the vacancy aforesaid — Given under my hand this 8th day of June 1833
J.H. Micou Leut. Colo. of 6th Regt. Virginia Militia
[Essex County, Virginia, Governor’s Office Militia Papers, 1833.]

Letter of 11 June 1833:
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Some few years past when I was presiding over the sitting of the County Court of Essex, the name of George Taylor was handed to the Court by as a Condidate for a Subaltern Commission by the then Colonel of the Regiment — As Soon as it was presented I expressed my surprise to the Colonel and remarked, that, I was Sure he had forgotten one act in the life of Mr. Taylor or he never would have offered him to his Country as a proper and fit associate for Gentlemen and Officers —
The Colonel made an apology to the Court, admitted his forgetfulness, and instantly withdrew the nomination — Given under my hand this 11th day of June 1833
Archibald Ritchie
[Essex County, Virginia, Governor’s Office Militia Papers, 1833.]

Letter of 13 June 1833:
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Millers Tavern Va June 13
To
Governor John Floyd
Richmond City
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Militia — Protest agst Election of Taylor
Recd. June 14 —
Awaits cert. of Election
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We the undersigned respectfully present before you a Complaint of the election of George Taylor as Capt. by the company to fill the vacancy recently made by the resignation of Cap James W. Cauthorn. The ground of our objection is the private character of the said George Taylor and the failure of the County Court to recommend him on account of the want of proper standing in society. We therefore hope that for the reasons above stated, you will refuse to grant a Commission of Captancy to the said George Taylor.
J. T. Tompkins, Colo
J.H. Micou Leut Colo
R. T. Hundley Capt
C.B. Moss 1st Lt. of Artillery
Richard Wright Capt.
Richard L. Covington Ens[?] Cap[?] pf the Artilery
Essex County 12 June 1833
Dr Sir I have not had time to see all of the officers of the County thinking what has signed this sufficient I Enclosed this to you by this mail I think if Mr. Taylor Commissiond the officers will resign [illegible, three words] Yours Respectfully Richd T. Hundley Coll.
[Essex County, Virginia, Governor’s Office Militia Papers, 1833.]

On 15 July 1833, Washington H. Purkins settled the accounts of George Taylor as guardian to Emaline, Letty, Susan, and Matilda Williamson, children of Abraham Williamson, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Guardian Book 1831–1837 pages 276–279.]

Letter of 17 June 1833:
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Geo Taylor
filed June 1833
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To the executive of Virginia
Your petioner George Taylor respectfully represents to your honourable body that he was on the 8th day of June 1833 elected Captain to the Company formerly commanded by James W. Cauthorn in the 6th Regt. Va Ma and the 14th Brigade to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the said Cauthorn, by an overwhelming majority, and whereas your petioner has hear that there had been a memorial gotten up and sent to your Honable body seting forth charges against your petioner extremely prejudicial to him, and if not contradicted will cause your Honorable body to refuse him the commission of Captain as aforesaid he has deemed it necessary to establish his character to your Honourable body to give you the written opinions of the undersigned persons, which your petioner hopes you will weigh well before you refuse him the commission.
Very repsectfully yours &c,
Geo: Taylor
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We the undersigned do hereby certify to the Executive of Virginia that we have personally known the within named Goerge Taylor of the County of Essex for many years and can with confidence say that we know of nothing dishonorable or ungentlemanly in the said Taylor and moreover on the contrary have always found him fair and honest in all of his dealings — Given under our hands this 17 day of June 1833 —‚
A.L. Barnes Major 6th Regt Va Ma
Edwin Upshaw
Amos Cauthorn
John P. Armstrong
Heritage Howerton Capt of Light Infantry
R. M. Davis
Thos. Harper
John Boughan
Ross A Cauthorn
Thos F Armstrong
Richard Shackelford
Richard Shearwood
Purkins Armstrong
Henry M Lumpkin
Benjamin Armstrong
James Owen
Traverse Gatewood
Launy[?] Williamson
Theo Baughen
Leroy Cauthorn
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George Wyatt
Thomas Harper
W Wright
Saml. W. Upshaw
Thomas Marlow
Wm A Garnet
William J Hammack
[illegible] Coghill
Bryenn[?] Broocke
R.L. Pitts
William Saunders
Richd Croxton J.P.
J.B. Hipkins
Thomas H. Dunn
[Essex County, Virginia, Governor’s Office Militia Papers, 1833.]

Letter of 20 July 1833:
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To the Executive of the state of Virginia
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Submitted
The cert. of Election does not shew a [illegible] of the Election Law — Just certificate (if not already directed to be applied for) you will please require to be furnished by Major Micou In the meantime[?] [illegible]
[illegible signature]
Written to JBR
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At a meeting of the company formily commanded by Captain James W Cauthorn I attended an election from the 6th Regt 14th Brigade 4th division Virginia Militia according to Law — George Taylor was elected Captain by a large majority of the company to supply the vacancy caused by the resignation of said Cauthorn — Given under my hand the 20th day of July 1833
J.H. Micou Leut Colo. 6th Regt Virginia Militia
[Essex County, Virginia, Governor’s Office Militia Papers, 1833.]

On 19 August 1833, the Grand Jury for the County of Essex presented “George Taylor for assulting Philip Brooks on on about the 15th of July 1833 in front of the Farmers Hotel in Tappahannock in the County of Essex being Essex Court day on the information of Tarpley Clark…” [Essex County, Virginia, Loose Paper, Library of Virginia.]

On 1 September 1833, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor of the first part, John S Rowzee of the second part, and Reuben L Pitts of the third part. Taylor is justly indebted to Pitts in the sum of $578.64 due by bond with interest from the date hereof. For $1, Taylor sells interest in “my tract of land”, 270 acres bounded by the lands of Wm S Croxton, Lucy Boughan & the main road, “Know by the name of Burkes land” upon trust nevertheless that if Taylor shall pay $578.64 with interest to Pitts then this deed to be void. Signed Geo Taylor, Jno S Rowzee, R L Pitts. On 27 September 1833 ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 44, pages 246–247.]

On 7 October 1833, a deed of trust was executed between Geo: Taylor of the first part, William Wright of the second part, and Robert M Davis of the third part, all of the state of Virginia. Whereas Taylor is justly indebted to Davis by bond bearing date this day for $270.22, and Taylor being desirous to secure payment, Taylor for $1 sells to William Wright his interest in 270 acres of land more or less, adjoining the lands of Wm S Croxton and others, one negro man Squire, six beds and furniture, one side board, one desk and book case, Twenty head of Cattle embracing oxen & Cows, sixteen sheep, twenty hogs, one bay horse and one top Gig. Taylor is to remain in possession of the property, but if he should default then Davis shall sell property to satisfy the debt. Signed Geo Taylor, W. Wright, R M Davis. Witnesses: Jno Daingerfield, B. Armstrong, Thos. Harper. Ordered recorded on 8 October 1833. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 44, pages 254–255.]

On 23 November 1833, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor of the first part, James Roy Micou Jr of the second part, and George H Dobyns and Richard Croxton Merchants and partners trading under the firm Dobyns & Croxton of the third part. Whereas George Taylor stands indebted to the said Dobyns and Croxton $144.14 by bond bearing equal date with this Indenture and payable on demand and the said Taylor is willing to secure the payment, now this indenture. For $1 paid by James Roy Micou Jr., Taylor conveys a tract of land in Essex County containing about two hundred and seventy acres on which the said Taylor at present resides adjoing the lands of William S Croxton. Upon trust however that the said Micou will allow Taylor to remain in peaceable and quiet possession until 1 October next at which time should default be made in the payment of the bond, then the land to be sold at public auction to satifsy the debt. Signed Geo Taylor, Dobyns & Croxton. Witnesses: John G Crewdson, Patrick Jones, L. W. Dobyns. On 30 November 1833 ordered to record. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 44, pages 278–279.]

On 27 December 1833, at the estate sale of John L Crafton, George Taylor purchased 10 Gallons of Brandy @37c (total $3.70), 2 Funnels & Cricket for .07, 5 Hoes for .17, 12 plates for .54, and Decanter &c for .50, for a grand total of $4.98. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 302–303.]

On 27 December 1833, George Tayler was paid $5.00 from the estate of Jno. L. Crafton for making a coffin. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 344–354.]

George Taylor failing to qualify to the Commission which issued to supply the vacancy occasioned by Capt James W Cauthorn of a Infantry company in the 6th Regt 14th Brigade & 4 division of Va militia having resigned his Commission as such I John H Micou Lieut Colo 1st Battalion attended on the 11th day of April 1834 at the usual muster ground of the company formerley commanded by the said Cauthorn for the purpose of superintending an election of Capt to supply the vacancy occasioned by such resignations and the company having been regularly summoned to attend at sd place and a majority of the non commissioned officers and men (there being no commissioned officers to said company) being present — do certify that the election was fairly and justly conducted and Francis S. Mitchell received a majority of the votes of said Comoany—
Apri 11th 1834
John H Micou Leut Colo of 6th Regt V. M.
[Essex County, Virginia, Governor’s Office Militia Papers, 1834.]

On 19 May 1834, Zachariah Brizendine and George Taylor were bound $150 for the intended marraige of Zachariah Brizendine and Miss Letty Williamson. [Essex County, Virginia, Marriage Consents and Bonds, 1834.]

On 31 July 1834, Geo: Taylor purchased a parcel of glass and brass knobs for 31 cents at the sale of the estate of Major Arthur L. Barnes. [Essex County, Virignia, Will Book 24, pages 12–20.]

On 13 and/or 14 November 1834, Geo: Taylor purchased 1 Oven & Top for .50 and 1 Cow for 6.30 at the sale of the estate of Major Arthur L. Barnes. [Essex County, Virignia, Will Book 24, pages 12–20.]

On 25 April 1835, George Taylor provided a deposition in the case of Hipkins vs. Covington:
The deposition of George Taylor of lawful age taken before me Thomas C Gordon a justice of the peace for the county of Essex & state of Virginia at the farmers hotel in the town of Tapp and county & state aforesaid this 25th day of April 1835-between the hours of six Oclock AM & six OClock PM to be had as evidence in a suit depending in the circuit superior court of law and chancery for the county & state aforesaid-between Joseph B. Hipkins complainant, and Richd L Covington and others defendants-This deponent being first duly sworn deposeth as follows-
Questions by plaintiff-Did or did you not attend the sale of the schedule of Joseph B Hipkins for the express purpose of bidding as far as your claim against sd Hipkins?
Anser-I certainly did-
Quest by same-Were you not stopped from bidding by Mr Covingtons telling you it was worth nothing
Anser-Mr Covington never stopped me from bidding, but he told me it was worth nothing
Q by same What was the amount of your claim against J B Hipkins?
Ans Between ninety & one hundred dollars
Q by same Did or did not the defendant Covingtons telling you the schedule was worth nothing deter you from bidding?
Anser-No it did not deter me, but he told me my debt was good eventually
Question by defendant-
Q Did you not hear Mr Hipkins say any thing about the value of it?
Ans No. I did not he was in jail before that and he never told me any thing about it-
Q by same What is the amount at present of all your claims against Joseph B Hipkins?
Ans None other than the sum mention'd above
Q by same Do you not believe it depends upon the result of the suit now pending between these parties Hipkins & Covington, whether you will ever get your claim or not?
Ans Well I cant tell how things may terminate
Questons by plaintiff
And further this deponent saith not-
[signed] Geo Taylor Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of April 1835 [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 46, item 46-I-22.]

On 19 May 1835, the estate of Samuel Williamson received a payment of $35.02 from shff Essex on Exon to Geo: Taylor. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 212–213.]

On 26 May 1835, in the case of George Taylor, plaintiff, against Horace Dunn, defendant, the death of the defendant having been suggested and the plaintiff not having revived this cause against the representative of the defendant within the time prescribed [by] law this cause is discontinued. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 48, page 222.]

On 5 August 1835, the estate of Roger Shackelford in account with Robert T. Shackelford “Paid Const. of Essex amt of Costs on Exon in the name of Geo: Taylor”. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 104–105.]

On 18 November 1835, George Taylor purchased a half bushel at the sale of the estate of Martha Muse, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 451–457.]

On 18 January 1836, George Taylor was paid $128.74 and on 18 May 1837 was paid $112.25 by the estate of William A. Garnett. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages, 171–172.]

On 18 January 1836, George Taylor was paid $3.10 by the estate of William A. Garnett, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 182–185.]

On 18 February 1836, George Taylor paid the estate of William Fisher, deceased, in account with Richard Motley, administrator, $120. On 10 August 1836, George Taylor paid $18.50, and also in April (no date) $432.65. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 172–177.]

On 20 June 1836, in a presentment of the county levy for the current year, George Taylor was listed as having received $148.00 “for building bridge abutments at Gordons Hill”. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 48, page 371.]

On 26 August 1836, Joel H. Willis provided a deposition, taken in the town of Tappahannock, in the case of Taylor vs. Pilcher’s administrator. “Mr George Taylor I know did work for Thomas Pilcher decd in the year 1831-my recollection is now indistinct as to the items of the account but I have no doubt that I belive [sic] the annexed account to be correct. Joel H Willis” An account of work done in 1831 is attached. Includes: To layin 720 feet of floor. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 49, item 49-L-41.]

On 4 March 1837, George Taylor and Margaret D Taylor his wife sold to James Roy Micou Jr, all of the County of Essex and State of Virginia. For $1,400, a parcel of land in the County of Essex containing 292-1/2 acres bounded by the lands of Wm S Croxton, Elizabeth and Lucy Boughan and others, it being the same land on which Taylor now resides, and which was conveyed to him by a deed bearing date 20 February 1832 from Thomas C Gordon and Martha M M his wife, and is the same land which was formerly owned by Graves Burke decd. Signed Geo: Taylor, Margarett D Taylor. No witnesses. Margaret acknowledged the same to be her act. Ordered recorded on 19 April 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 45, pages 308–310.]

On 18 September 1837, George Taylor and Obadiah Alexander were bound $150 for the intended marriage of George Taylor and Mrs Ann Dalley, widow. [Essex County, Virginia, Marriage Consents and Bonds, 1837.]

The estate of Elizabeth M. Boughan, deceased, in account with Philip Montague, executor, from 1837 to 1838 was ordered recorded on 20 August 1838. Includes payment of $6 to George Taylor in January 1838. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 318–319.]

On 20 May 1838, George Taylor stated that John Broadus was a material witness to his case against Charles Bray, administrator of Thomas Pilcher, but the said Broadus is now absent from this commonwealth. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 49, item 49-L-33.]

On 17 June 1839, in a presentment of the county levy for the current year, George Taylor was listed as having received $125.00 “for rebuilding Ritchies old mill bridge & abutments”. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 49, page 367.]

In April 1840 (no date recorded), a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor and Ann his wife of the first part, Larkin Noel of the second part, and Washington H Purkins of the third part. Whereas George Taylor is indebted to John P Armstrong in the sum of ninety five dollars 44 Cents principal with interest thereon from 16th Sept. 1839 & five dollars 16 cents costs as will appear by an Execution Issued on a forthcoming [sic] dated the 16th Sept. 1839 which Exon is entitlted to several Credits and to which said forthcoming bond the said Purkins became security for said Taylor and the aforesaid Exon has issued vs the said Taylor & Purkins as his security aforesaid: And the said Taylor is also indebted to Robert M Davis in the sum of three hundred & seven dollars & 13 cents with interest & Costs thereon as will appear by a forthcoming bond given to the shff of Essex to secure the same dated the 16th day of September 1839 in which said bond the said W H Purkins became security for the aforesaid Taylor that he would deliver to the said shff of Essex certain property named in said forthcoming bond which was to be sold and applied to the payt of the said debt due to the said Robert M Davis, but the said George Taylor having failed to deliver up the said property to the shff agreeably to the requisitions of said bond and failing to pay off and discharge the debt aforesaid with the Int. and Costs thereon and consequently making the said Purkins liable for the payment of said debt with Inst & Costs as aforesaid as well as the balance due on the Exon due to John P Armstrong and he the said George Taylor not only being desirous to secure & save harmless the said Purkins but being determined to secure & releive him from suffering on account of his liability as aforesaid in becoming security for him in the two debts aforesaid: Now this Indenture. For $1 paid by Larkin Noel, George Taylor and Ann his wife sell the following perishable property: Two beds & furniture, one side board, 1 Large Walnut table, 1 dozen chairs, 1 pine table, One Gig & Harness, one horse, all the Kitchen furniture of every description, one horse Cart, one red Cow six head of hogs, all the dining & tea ware of every description, One hauling seine & boat with their apparatus, one Negro woman named Peggy with her future increase and the balance of the household furniture, which are not particularly mentioned of every description. To have and to hold to the said Larkin Noel his heirs and assigns the perishable property aforesaid & also the negro woman slave named Peggy with her future increase as well as the piece or parcel of Land aforesaid to the said Larkin Noel his heirs and assigns forever: In Trust nevertheless that if the said George Taylor and Ann his wife or their heirs &c. shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the shff of Essex or to either John P Armstrong or Robert M Davis the two debts aforesaid for which the said Purkins is bound as security for said Taylor, with Int & Costs thereon, on or before the second day of the term of the next Circuit Supr Court of Law & Chancery to be holden for the County of Essex and which said next term will commence on the 28th of the present Month April, and shall also pay the costs of drawing and recording this Trust Deed and all other expences incident thereto, Then this Indenture and every thing herein contained shall be void … but if George Taylor shall fail to comply, then proprty to be paid to discharge debts with the balance to George Taylor & Ann his wife. Signed Geo: Taylor. Witnesses: Leonard Henley, Willis Brooks, Geo: M Trible, Thos. H Dunn. On 20 April 1840 proved by Leonard Henley and George M Trible On 24 April 1840 proved by Thomas H Dunn and ordered to record. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 46, pages 454–455.]

On 17 August 1840, George Taylor of the County of Essex deeded to James C Clopton sheriff of Essex County. The said George Taylor having been arrested by Larkin Noel deputy sheriff for the said Jones C Clopton under two writs of capias ad satisfaciendum one in the name of Charles R Gregson assee. of R M Pilcher otherwise called Robert M Pilcher the other in the name of Robert M Pilcher sued out of the circuit Superior Court of law and Chancery of the said county of Essex and he the said George Taylor having availed himself of the benefit of the act of assembly for the relief of insolvent debtors by taking the oath prescribed by Law and subscribing and surrenduring a schedule of his estate in which said schedule is noted “a Certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Essex on which the said Taylor resides containing thirteen acres be the same more or less and bounded by the lands of James Croxton & others” as may be seen by reference to said schedule now therefore this Indenture witnesseth that the said George Taylor in consideration of the premises aforesaid and the further consideration of one dollar to him in hand paid by Jones C Clopton sheriff as aforesaid and pursuant to the act of Assembly in such case made and provided doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Jones C Clopton the said land and premises specified in said schedule to have and to hold the same for the purposes provided by the act of assembly in such case made and provided against the claim of the said George Taylor and his heirs and all other persons claiming by through or under him. Signed Geo: Taylor. On 17 August 1840 ordered to record. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 46, pages 518–519.]

1840 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Page 14
Tailor, George
1 male under 5 [George William Taylor?]
2 males 5 and under 10 [Alex. Taylor?]
1 male 10 and under 15
1 male 15 and under 20
1 male 20 and under 30
1 male 40 and under 50 [George Taylor]
1 female under 5
1 female 20 and under 30 [Ann Burke Beazley]

On 20 February 1843, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor of the County of Essex of the first part, James R Howser of the County of King & Queen of the second part, and Heritage H Cauthorn and Walker D Hart formerly merchants and partners trading under the firm of Cauthorn & Hart of the third part. Taylor is indebted to Cauthorn & Hart in the Sum of $62.07 by bond bearing date with these presents which bond together with the legal interests accruing thereon Taylor and his wife is willing to secure said Cauthorn & Hart. Therefore this Indenture. For $1 paid by James R Howser, Taylor assigns one bay more one Gig one boat and Seine. If Taylor should default, Howser shall Auction so much of the said property as may be necessary to discharge the debt. Signed Geo: Taylor, James R Howser, Cauthorn & Hart. on 20 February 1843 ordered to record. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 47, pages 473–474.]

On 8 July 1843, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor and Amos Cauthorn. This Indenture made this 8th day of July in the year one thousand Eight hundred an forty three beetween Geo: Taylor of the County of Essex of the one part and Amos Cauthorn of the second part Witnesseth that the said Geo: Taylor in order the secure William Beazely as security for the some of thirty dollars to B F Jones payable the first day of January 1844 from the said Geo Taylor due by Bond from the said Geo: Taylor and William Beazley security and in consideration of one dollar in hand paid by the Amos Cauthorn at or before the insealsing and delivery of these presants the wright whereof is hereby acknowledg by the said Geo: Taylor hath Granted bargained sold and by the presants do grant Bargain and sell unto the said Amos Cauthorn all my oats crop of corn now growing on the Land of B F Jones to secure the said William security for the said Rent Land the said Amost Cauthorn so soon as Conveneant he can after haveing advertized the place and time of the sail of the of the said Oats and corn before mentioned at some pullick place near the Residence of the said Geo: Taylor for ten days then proseed to sell to the hiest bidder for the best price that can bee obtained in Cash and out of the moneys arising from the sails in the first place to pay and satticefy all Reasonable charges attending such sails and then the debt above mentioned and the residue of the money arising from such sales as afforesaid to the use of the said Geo: Taylor his heirs Exetors &c or to such purson or pursons as he shall appoint writing under his hand and it is hereby covenanted and agreed uppon between the parties to theis presants that as soon as the debt afforesaid shall bee discharged that the above olligation shal be Nul and Voide, and if not paid and discharged by the said Geo: Taylor to remain in full force and Virtue. Given unde our hands and sal this 15 day of July 1843. Signed Geo: Taylor, Amos Cauthorn. Ordered recorded on 17 July 1843. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 48, pages 84–85.]

In 1844, George Taylor was taxed for 13 acres in Essex County. The land bordered that of Philip Broock jr, 8 miles south of the courthouse. “Part of Gabriel Gordon’s Old tract.” The land of Mary Turner of North Carolina also bordered George Taylor’s land, hers 7 acres being “part of your Father Gabl. Gordons old tract” [Essex County, Virginia, 1844 Land Tax Book.]

On 19 November 1844, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor of the first part, John C. Brizendine of the second part, and Muscoe Garnett of the third part. Whereas the said Muscoe Garnett has become the security to the said George Taylor in a bond to Zachariah Brizendine for the sum of Fifty Dollars and twenty three Cents dated the 19th Day of November 1844 and the said George Taylor is desirous to indemnify the said Muscoe Garnett, now this Indenture. For $5, Taylor sells to Brizendine a certain parcel of Land in the County of Essex bounded by the lands of George Gordon, James Croxton, and P. Brooks, supposed to contain thirteen acres, on which Taylor at present resides, together with the following personal property to wit One bay Mare, One Colt, One gig & Harness One horse Cart & geer three Cows & Calves, five hogs two beds & furniture three yearlings, My growing Crop of Wheat now growing on the said Land, my Present Crop of Corn all my Household & Kitchen furniture, One large boat & One gun. Upon Trust nevertheless that Taylor shall remain in possession unless he defaults, and if the bond is paid then this deed to be void. Signed George Taylor. On 19 November 1844 ordered to record. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 48, pages 301-303.]

In 1845, George Taylor was taxed for 13 acres in Essex County. The land bordered that of Caty Shearwoods Est. [Essex County, Virginia, 1845 Land Tax Book.]

In 1846, George Taylor was taxed for 13 acres in Essex County. The land bordered that of Caty Shearwoods Est. [Essex County, Virginia, 1846 Land Tax Book.]

On 3 September 1846, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor of the first part, Muscoe Garnett of the second part, and Wm Beazley of the third part. Whereas George Taylor is indebted to William Beazley $52 by bond bearing the same date as this indenture, and George Taylor is willing to hold William Beazley harmless, therefore this deed. George Taylor sells to Muscoe Garnett "all of his said Taylor’s crop of Corn & fodder now growing upon the lands of the said Taylor…" Muscoe Garnett "shall permit the said Taylor to remain in quiet and peaceable possession of the said Crops until default be made in the payment". Auction will be made on the demand of William Beazley if George Taylor should default. Signed Geo: Taylor. Ordered recorded 5 September 1846. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 49, pages 153–154.]

In 1847, George Taylor was taxed for 13 acres in Essex County. The land bordered that of Caty Shearwoods Est. [Essex County, Virginia, 1847 Land Tax Book.]

In 1848, George Taylor was taxed for 13-1/2 acres in Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, 1848 Land Tax Book.]

In 1849, George Taylor was taxed for 13-1/2 acres in Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, 1849 Land Tax Book.]

On 15 April 1849, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor of the first part, R. D. Dunn of the second part, and John C. Brizendine of the third part, all of the County of Essex and State of Virginia. Whereas George Taylor is indebted to Richard D. Dunn $149 by bond and wishes to secure him harmless. For $1 from John C. Brizendine, George Taylor sells his growing crop of corn and wheat, one youk of oxen, one ox cart, tow [sic] beds and furniture, ond hawlling seign and bout, one flootting seign, tow [sic] Cows, and six sheep. 12 May 1849. Signed George Taylor, Richard D Dunn, John C Brizendine. Ordered recorded 15 May 1849. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 49, pages 619–620.]

In 1850, George Taylor was taxed for 13-1/2 acres in Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, 1850 Land Tax Book.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia:
Dwelling 527, Family 527
Taylor, George, 43, male, carpenter, $550 real estate, born in Virginia
Taylor, Nancy, 33, female, born in Virginia
Taylor, Alex., 19, male, laborer, born in Virginia
Taylor, George, 11, male, born in Virginia
Taylor, James, 8, male, born in Virginia
Taylor, Anna, 9, female, born in Virginia
Taylor, Mary, 4, female, born in Virginia

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia, Agricultural Schedule
George Taylor
Acres of land, improved: 35
Acres of land, unimproved: 53
Cash value of farm: $550
Value of farming implements and machinery: $10
1 horse, 0 asses and mules, 3 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 0 other cattle, 9 sheep, 4 swine, value of live stock $80, 40 bushels of wheat, 0 bushels of rye, 150 bushels of indian corn, 0 bushels of oats, 0 bushels of rice, 0 bushels of tobacco, 27 lbs wool, 10 bushels peas and beans, 4 bushels Irish potatoes, 20 bushels sweet potatoes, value of orchard products $50, value of homemade manufactures $10, value of animals slaughtered $50

On 20 December 1850, George Taylor purchased for $18.60 at the estate sale of William Beazley “1 press glass doors” and four barrels of corn. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 27, pages 68–69.]

On 19 July 1852, Ross A. Cauthorn and Robert W. Ferneyhough were bound in the penalty of $200 for Ross A. Cauthorn’s administration of the estate of George Taylor. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 27, page 202.]

The estate of William Beazley for 1853 and 1854, Henry J Beazley, administrator, was recorded on 1 June 1854. Payments include $5.00 on 9 March 1853 to George Taylor for a coffin. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 27, page 471.]

On 13 July 1858, Ann Taylor sold to James A. Dunn, Trustee in a certain Deed from Peter T. Duff for the benefit of Olivia D. Duff his wife and children. For $50 from Arthur Dunn [sic] Trustee as aforesaid “all of her right tittle and interest in the Land of George Taylor her late husband deceased”. Signed Ann Taylor. Ann Taylor personally appeared to acknowledge the deed 18 July 1858. Recorded 7 September 1868. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 52, pages 83–84.]

On 23 February 1859, Smith Young and Margaret R. Young his wife of the first part sold to James A. Dunn, trustee for Olivia Duff, wife of Peter T. Duff of the second part. For $175, the Youngs sell 13 acres, more or less, adjoining the land of James Croxton deceased, it being the same tract Smith Young purchased of John A. Parker and by Parker of George Taylor deceased. Signed Smith Young, Margaret R. Young. Recorded 7 September 1868. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 52, page 83.]