Taylor, Hugh, 1849-1939

Hugh Taylor, resident of Douglas County since 1874, passed from this life at the home of his grandson, William Hugh Priddy at 168 South Emerson St., Denver, on Saturday, September 30. 1939 at the age of ninety years, six months and twenty-eight days.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 2nd, 1849. He came to Colorado in company with Mr. John Pollock, who also was prominent in the early day history of Douglas County, in 1874, two years before statehood was granted to Colorado. Arriving in Colorado he established his home here in Douglas County, where he maintained his residence until his death. In his early life he followed the profession of painter.

...