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A. J. Taylor, M. D., was born in Obion County, Tenn., September 9, 1842, and is one of six sons and two daughters born to the marriage of William Taylor and Elizabeth Atkins, the former born in Stewart County, Tenn., and the latter in North Carolina. They both came to Obion County when young. Here they remained until the father’s death, in May, 1875. The mother is still living in the county. William Taylor was constable of his district before reaching the age of twenty-one. Our subject remained with his parents until about twenty-three years of age, then began the study of medicine and attended the medical department of the University of Nashville during the sessions of 1867 and 1868, and began practicing in Mississippi County, Mo., remaining there one year. He then located in Obion County, Tenn., near Kenton, where he practiced until 1881; then moved to Weakley County, where he remained a few months; then established a drug store at Rives, in this county. In 1885 he relocated in Kenton, where he now practices his profession. In 1869 he married Fannie Holland. To them were born two daughters, only one of whom is living. Mrs. Taylor died in 1884, and in 1885 the Doctor wedded Lelia Crittendon, who is identified with the Baptist Church. The Doctor is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the F. & A. M.