Spinks business records. [1911]

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Spinks business records. [1911]

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/68110263

This collection consists of ledger books describing the transfer of properties and deeds of conveyance from the James Taylor estate of Newport, Kentucky, which eventually became part of Bellevue, Kentucky. Harry C. Spinks acquired the James Taylor estate.

5 boxes.

Northern Kentucky University, W. Frank Steely Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7970329

Northern Kentucky University, W. Frank Steely Library

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Taylor, James, 1769-1848

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James Taylor, the son of Col. James Taylor, was born on Apr. 19, 1769 in Caroline County, Virginia. He was educated at Rappahannock Academy. In 1788 Taylor was commissioned as surveyor of Caroline County and was made deputy sheriff. He moved to Kentucky in 1792 and settled on the forks between the Licking and Ohio Rivers, founding the town of Newport. He made a fortune in Kentucky land transactions. On June 4, 1812, Taylor paymaster and quartermaster general of the western army under William Hil...