Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1899 — Major William Taylor. [ARTICLE]

Major William Taylor.

The funeral of Major William Taylor, of Lafayette, was bald at his residence in that city, Friday, at 3 p. m. Major Taylor was well known in Rensselaer, both from his position at home as a leading and highly honored citizen, but also from his frequent visits here, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. McCoy, wife of Hon. T. J. McCoy, mayor of our city. Four weeks ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis, and his death, which occurred Wednesday night, was due to cerebral hemorrhage. His age was 79 years. He was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, but had resided in Lafayette since 1844. He served in the 10th Ind. regiment in the civil war, as« captain, and in the 40th regiment as a major. He was an enterprising aad successful business man and connected with many important enterprises. At his death he was at the head of the banking firm of Wm. Taylor & Sons. His surviving children are W. W. Taylor, of Chioago, Mrs. Thomas J. MoCoy, of Rensselaer, and Henry A. Taylor, of Lafayette.