In November 1877, Alex S. Taylor was born in Lancaster County, Virginia. White, male, born live, father A. S. Taylor, farmer, mother Jane Taylor, reported by A. S. Taylor. [Lancaster County, Virginia, Birth Register 1853–1911.]

1880 U.S. Census, Lancaster County, Virginia
White Chapel District, Page 34
Dwelling 294, Family 295
Taylor, A. S., white, male, 49, married, carpenter, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia
Taylor, Jane, white, female, 39, wife, housekeeping, born in Virginia
Taylor, J. R., white, male, 14, son, single, laborer
Taylor, M. E., white, female, 13, daughter, single, doing chores
Taylor, M. J., white, female, 11, daughter, single, doing chores
Taylor, Alex, white, male, 2, son