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TAYLOR, CANDIS E. MRS. farming, Sec. 33, P.O. Rockbridge. Is a native of this county, and a daughter of Franklin and Hannah Barrett; her parents were native born Kentuckians, coming here at an early period of the county’s history. In the year 1850, on Easter Sunday, she was married to Ambrose Taylor; after their marriage they settled near the place Mrs. Taylor now lives, and engaged in farming, which he carried on up to the time of his death. Several years before his demise he was employed in the store of Messrs. Vallentine—his boys carrying on the farm in the meantime. During his life time, was a consistent member of the regular Baptist church; was clerk of the official board of same for sixteen years; was also a member the Masonic order, Sheffield Lodge No. 687. His death occurred in April, 1876. They have had ten children, four of whom are now living: John F., born Aug. 28, 1855; Stephen A. D., born Dec. 25, 1857; Olive A., born March 20, 1865; Henry O., born Aug 10, 1868; Albert F., born Jan., 10, 1871. Stephen died Jan. 1, 1878. A short time previous to his death sickness, made a profession of religion, and was admitted into the church. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Taylor has carried on the form with the assistance of John F., who remains at home with his mother. John F., is a member of the Rockbridge Brass Band.