Spinks estate records. [1957]

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Spinks estate records. [1957]

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/68225894

This collection consists of real estate titles, deeds, and other accompanying documentation from the James Taylor estate of Newport, Kentucky, which eventually became part of Bellevue, Kentucky. Harry C. Spinks acquired the James Taylor estate. The collection also includes a meeting minute book and a property book.

5 boxes, 61 folders.

Northern Kentucky University, W. Frank Steely Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7971479

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...