Accession/Serial #: 435584   BLM Serial #: MTGLS 0009568
Names Patentee: ADAM W TAYLOR   Survey State: MONTANA Acres: 227.34 Metes/Bounds: No Title Transfer Issue Date: 10/13/1914 Land Office: Glasgow Cancelled: No U.S. Reservations: Yes Mineral Reservations: No Authority: May 20, 1862: Homestead EntryOriginal (12 Stat. 392)   Document Numbers Document Nr.: 09568 Misc. Doc. Nr.: 0 Accession/Serial Nr.: 435584 BLM Serial Nr.: MTGLS 0009568   Aliquot Parts Sec./ Block Township Range Fract. Section Meridian State Counties Survey Nr.   E½NW  7/  28-N  31-E  No  Montana PM  MT  Phillips    SWNE  7/  28-N  31-E  No  Montana PM  MT  Phillips    NESW  7/  28-N  31-E  No  Montana PM  MT  Phillips    3  7/  28-N  31-E  No  Montana PM  MT  Phillips    Remarks: LOT 3 OR NWSW QUARTER 4  7/  28-N  31-E  No  Montana PM  MT  Phillips    Remarks: LOT 4 OR SWSW QUARTER

 

   

Adam Walker "Add" Taylor and Alisemon Emily Abbey Marriage Records.

The Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, ND, October 11, 1916

WEDDINGS - ENGAGEMENTS

Today at the home of the bride's parents in Gilby will occur the marriage of Miss Aliseman Abbey and Adam W. Taylor of Malta, Mont. Miss Abbey is well known here, having visited with friends in the city on several occasions.

Adam Walker Taylor's WWI Draft Registration Report.

The Newport Mercury, Newport, Newport Co., RI, Friday, March 3, 1944

WINIFRED BARKER WED TO ROBERT C. TAYLOR

Marriage to Marine Corps Lieutenant Takes Place in St. Mary's Church

The marriage of Miss Winifred Mary Barker of 41 Pelham street, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Barker, to Lieutenant Robert Charles Taylor, U. S. M. C., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Taylor of Frazee, Minn., took place Wednesday in St. Mary's Church, the Rev. John F. O'Rourke officiating. Attending the bride were Miss Helen Stanton of Attleboro, Mass., as maid of honor, and Miss Rosaline Nagle of this city as bridesmaid, both cousins of the bride. Beverley Ann Barker, sister of the bride, and Claire Nagle were the flower girls. Lieutenant Frank Carney was best man and the ushers were Lieutenant Thomas Donahue and Lieutenant Bragdon Hanson. The bride's gown was of white satin and chantilly lace, with sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice, and long train on the full skirt. Her full length veil was crowned with orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of Gardenias. The maid of honor and bridesmaid wore gowns of pink and blue, fashioned in the same manner of mousseline de sole and taffeta, and wore matching hats of net and orange blossoms. They carried spring flowers. The flower girls wore pink and blue taffeta and carried old-fashioned bouquets. A breakfast was held at the Hotel Viking. The couple will stop in New York and Frazee on the way to Oceanside, Cal., where Lieutenant Taylor is stationed. Mrs. Taylor is a graduate of St. Joseph's High School and the Newport Secretarial School, and had been employed by the War Finance Commission here. The groom has been stationed at the Marine Barracks here for nearly a year. He was graduated from Detroit Lakes, Minn. High School and Moorhead State College, receiving a bachelor of science degree.

Donald Walker "Don" Taylor and Dorotha M. Rafter Marriage Record.

The Newport Daily News, Newport, Newport Co., RI, September 6, 1952

MAJOR TAYLOR RETURNING

Maj. Robert C. Taylor, USMC, of 74 Spring St. is due home Monday after seven and a half months duty in Korea, where he was adjutant of the 11th Marine Regiment, part of the First Division. He came by plane from Korea and landed in San Francisco Tuesday. A veteran of combat at Peleliu during World War 2, he was an organizer of the local Marine Reserve unit, and was employed here at the Sears-Roebuck Co. store. Major Taylor is married to the former Winifred Barker and they have three sons, Robert Jr., John and James. He went on active duty at the start of the Korean war and was in combat during the first three months of his tour there.

The Newport Daily News, Newport, Newport Co., RI, November 16, 1952

Major Taylor Replaces Capt. Donald K. Trescott

Maj. Robert C. Taylor, USMC, of 74 Spring St. took over command of the 1st 155MM Howitzer Battery, Marine Corps Reserve, in ceremonies at the Marine Barracks Naval Base, last night. The Newport officer succeeded Capt. Donald K. Trescott, USMC. The Newport unit, which now has more than 50 per cent of its authorized strength, heard Major Taylor commend it on its fine record. Plans are underway, he said, to recruit the battery to full strength. It last was at full strength hen called into active duty by the Korean conflict in August, 1950. Captain Trescott has been in command since its reactivation last March 6, and has built it to its present strength. He will assume new duties with a Marine Reserve unit in Providence. Major Taylor, a former high school teacher in Minnesota, is a veteran of both World War II and the Korean action. He took part in the Pacific. In 1947 he became Marine Corps recruiting officer in this area.

Sent To Korea

A member of the 155 MM Howitzer Battery when called into active service in 1950, Major Taylor left with the unit for combat training in Camp Lejeune, N. C. Later he went to Korea as a plans and training officer of an artillery unit and then a regimental adjutant. He was cited for diligent performance of duties. He is married to the former Miss Winifred Barker of Newport. They have three sons.

Wallace Henry "Wally" Hermanson and Dorothy Emma Taylor Marriage Record.

Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma, WA, September 24, 1956

ADAM W. TAYLOR

Adam W. Taylor, 74, of 2345 So. State St., a retired employe of the Monarch Door Co., died yesterday in a local hospital. He was born in Lisbon, N. Y. and lived in Tacoma 12 years. He was a member of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union. Survivors include his wife, Alisemon; two small sons, Robert of Newport, R. I., and Donald of Winlock; two daughters, Mrs. Wallace Hermanson of Seattle and Mrs. David Peterson of St. Paul, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. George Fisher and Mrs. Arthur Thompson, both of Madrid, N. Y.; and seven grandchildren. Services will be announced by Mountain View Funeral Home.

Grand Forks County Heritage Book, A History of Rural Grand Forks County, Grand Forks County Heritage Book Committee, 1976

TAYLOR, ADAM

Sp. ALISEMON ABBEY

Abner and Emma's daughter, Alisemon had by now met and married Adam Walker Taylor, better known as Add Taylor. He was a young Scotsman who had come west from Lisbon in St. Lawrence County, New York, to make his fortune. He first came to Emerado, North Dakota where his cousin Elmer Veitch lived. Add worked there in a lumber yard for a time. Later he and a brother Rob rented a farm near Gilby. It was the custom at this time to have dances in homes in the area, and it was at one of these affairs he met Alisemon.

In 1911 he left the area to homestead at Malta, Phillips Co., Montana, keeping in touch with Alisemon. On a visit back to Gilby in 1916 he and Alisemon were married. They returned to Malta and in 1917 their first child, a son, Robert Charles was born. As an inducement to get Alisemon and her husband back to Gilby, Abner and Emma on August 13, 1920 deeded two quarters of land to them and financed a new house across the country road from Charley's land. Here their other children Dorothy Emma, Margaret Jean, and Donald Walker were born. In 1929 Add and Alisemon decided to farm on a smaller scale and the family moved into the lake country around Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The children completed their elementary and secondary education there. The two boys were in the service in WW II and both girls worked in industry to aid the war effort on the west coast. In 1944, with the urgings from their daughters, Add and Alisemon joined the girls in Tacoma, Washington. Add was employed in the lumber industry until his retirement. He died in 1956 following a stroke. Alisemon died in 1973 at the age of 88, following a short illness.

For a few years the first born of these two families stayed with their grandparents in Gilby during the inclement winter months while they attended school. As small children, the cousins always played together, as they lived as close neighbors. On Saturday evening shopping, trips to Gilby neighbors and friends could rarely tell which child belonged to which family as all of the children had such dark hair and eyes.

A good grain, bean and corn crop in 1928 filled the granaries. Charley was encouraged. His wife Pearl, had saved $200.00 from her turkey project with plans to buy a long-for piano for her daughters. Early in December that year while Charley was starting the huge engines to generate electrical power, a spark ignited fuel on the motor and in seconds the building was aflame. Frantically animals were untied in the horse barn and cows and chickens were chased out into the early evening darkness and snow. A general call of alarm (ten short rings) was made on the telephone. No fire fighting equipment was available...thus as neighbors and friends gathered, all they could do was watch as both barns, full of a season's harvest of hay, corn, beans and small gains were burned to the ground. No lives were lost and Pearl's $200.00 was used for the family's needs that winter.

Throughout the years the family were members of the Gilby Presbyterian Church. Sunday School and services were part of their weekly life. Their strong faith in God sustained Pearl and Charley through the years and was ingrained in the lives of their children.

The 30's brought drought, dust storms, grasshopper infestation, low grain prices, and although the family raised huge gardens and canned many quarts of vegetables, did their own butchering, had cows for their dairy needs, it provided a good living, but no cash was available in the springtime for seed. Each year money was borrowed to put in the crop, to no avail. Finally in 1937 Charley lost his beloved farm to the Federal Land Bank. The family moved to Gilby. Charley became involved in politics and enjoyed lively political discussions.

Still, though times were hard, the children finished high school. The girls attended Mayville State College working their way with jobs and doing their own cooking. Kenneth and Orrin attended Wahpeton Science acquiring electrical training until they and Samuel all entered the service of our country in WW II. Books and tuition were often paid when a few more bags of beans were sold. Both parents were deeply affected by the illness of their second son, Samuel who returned from the war in poor mental health. He was hospitalized at the Veteran's Hospital at Fort Meade, South Dakota. Pearl and Charley made several trips to visit Samuel and finally packed their bags, bedding and utensils and moved there to be near their son for daily visits during those difficult early months of treatment. Sam was later discharged with total disability compensation. Pearl and Charley were always willing to sacri­fice their own comforts for all of their children.

In 1951 Pearl and Charley moved to California to live. They found employment in San Diego, near their younger daughter and loved the warmer climate. Each had a tremendous sense of humor and always enjoyed contacts with friends and relatives. Charley especially enjoyed writing letters and he kept up a lively correspondence with his children and his sister through the years. Each summer Charley returned to North Dakota. He had never missed a harvest season and enjoyed coming to help his family and friends. In 1959 Pearl Abbey died following cancer surgery. In 1964 Charley died suddenly from a heart attack. Though Charley lived on his monthly social security, he died a rich man. Rich in the love and devotion he had with his five children and in his faith in God. He was rarely seen without his Bible and he enjoyed discussing Biblical facts with his friends and family.

Donald Taylor was born the fourth child of Adam and Alisemon Taylor in Gilby, North Dakota, on September 5, 1926. He died on May 25, 2012, at the age of 85. His family moved to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, where Don attended school. He served in the Navy in World War II in the South Pacific, and worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad afterward. He retired as a signal inspector with 42 years of service on the railroad. Don traveled extensively and lived in Arizona for 15 years before moving to Vancouver to be near family. Family was very important to Don, and he didn't miss a special event if he could help it. He always brought along his sense of humor and his down-to-earth outlook on life. Simple things made him happy. Don is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Dorotha. Daughter, LaDene Mattson and husband, Ken, are from Camas. Son, Donald and wife, Jan, live in Seattle. Don has 5 grandchildren; Greggor, Garrett, Kaisa, Drew, and Amy, as well as 3 great grandsons. A family service is planned for the summer at Willamette National Cemetery. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas was in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.