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 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 May 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 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 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bond for his administration, but failed to comply with the requisition of the said order, whereupon his administration was revoked by the court.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 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 20 October 1828, an indenture was entered into 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.]

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 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 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.]

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.]

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 19 August 1833, the Grand Jury for the County of Essex presented “George Taylor for assulting Philip Brookson 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 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.]

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 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 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.]

A bond was issued for the marriage of George Taylor and Mrs. Ann Dalley, widow of John C. Dalley, on 18 September 1837. Alexander Obediah, security. [Essex County, Virginia, Marriage Register 1, page 253, line 5.]

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.]

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 [George Taylor?]
1 male 40 and under 50
1 female under 5
1 female 20 and under 30 [Ann Burke Beazley]

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 secuirity 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: Taylro 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.]

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 48, 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.]