Zachary Taylor family genealogy, 1901.

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Zachary Taylor family genealogy, 1901.

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Compiled by Betty Taylor Dandridge, the Taylor family genealogy traces the history of the Taylor family from the arrival of James Taylor in Virginia in 1640. The genealogy includes genealogical tables, biographical sketches of family members, excerpts from relevant letters and documents, and a catalog of paintings and medals of Zachary Taylor.

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