MRS. ANN TAYLOR, is the widow of Maxwell H. Taylor, who was the son of Joshua, and grandson of William and Phoebe (Heardman) Taylor. The latter couple emigrated from Ireland in 1788, and coming to America located in Washington county, Penn., near Taylor's church, where their last days were passed. The father died in 1841, followed by his widow in 1855. Joshua Taylor, son of William and Phoebe, was born in County Cavan, Ireland, where he married Jane Quinn, a countrywoman, and immigrated to Pennsylvania. In 1829, they settled on a farm in Washington county, and five children were born to them, of whom but one is now living, Sophia, widow of William Steward. The father died July 3, 1851, followed by his widow December 23, 1886. Maxwell H. Taylor, was born July 3, 1833, in Washington county, Penn., and passed his whole life on the home farm in East Bethlehem township. On June 28, 1866, he was united in marriage with Ann, daughter of William C., and granddaughter of Isaac C. Wolf. The latter was a native of Virginia, and there married Susanna Dehaven, who bore him four children, viz.: William C., Joseph, Elizabeth and Rachel A. The father voted with the Democratic party, and in religious faith was a member of the M. E. Church. Mrs. Wolf died January 19, 1846, and he was laid to rest July 27, 1870. William C. Wolf was born July 22, 1820, in Virginia, and came with his parents to Washington county, Penn., in 1829, receiving his education in the subscription schools, and following agricultural pursuits. On July 1, 1841, he selected a life companion in the person of Melinda J. Smallwood, who was born June 2, 1823, in Washington county, where they settled, and he followed teaching and cabinet making. In political opinion he was a Democrat, and in religious connection a member of the M. E. Church. His children were Alfred D., who enlisted in Company I, Second Regiment, Virginia Infantry, and served three years; Susanna, wife of James K. Ward; Joseph, who enlisted in Company D, Seventy-ninth Regiment P.V.I.; Ann, wife of Maxwell Taylor; Henry W.; Sarah N.; Abram, and Isaac C. Mr. Wolf died march 4, 1855, and was followed to the grave by his wife April 9, 1874. The father was a Democrat. Maxwell H. and Ann (Wolf) Taylor had four children, namely: Melinda J., wife of Lucian H. Patterson; Felicia H.; Phoebe A., and one who is deceased. Mr. Taylor was a successful farmer, and in politics was actively identified with the Republican party. He died September 25, 1876, and his widow is yet residing on the well-improved farm of seventy-three acres. She is a member of the Taylor M. E. Church.

Text taken from page 855 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed January 1997 by Karen Souhrada of Pittsford, NY as part of the Beers Project. Published January 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/.

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