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DR. JAMES J. TAYLOR is a native of Daviess County, Ky., born December 25, 1814, the fifth of twelve children of Manuel and Rebecca (Lee) Taylor, who were natives of New Jersey and Kentucky respectively. The parents came to this State in 1826, and lived here until their deaths, except a few years spent in Illinois, where the mother died. Our subject was educated at the subscription schools, and passed his youth without events of note. He married Phebe Niles, March 10, 1836, and by her had eight children, of whom two are yet living: William L. (who married Mary Secil), and Mary (wife of William Cails). August 15, 1860, Mrs. Taylor died, and July 7, 1861, he married Permelia A. Wright, who bore him one child, Emma R. In 1842 Mr. Taylor began reading medicine with Lytle Howard, of Dubois County, continuing to study and practice under him until 1848, when he came to practice in this county. From 1864 to 1879 he practiced at Cannelton, and since 1879 has practiced in this township, though lately he has retired. He has farmed in connection with his practice. He is a Mason, a Republican, has served as township officer, and belongs to the Christian Church, and his wife to the Methodist Church. His son Charles lost his life in the service of his country.