William Tayloe (the nephew)
William Tayloe | |
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| Born | 1645 Gloucestershire, Kingdom of England |
| Died | 1710 Old House, Richmond County, Virginia |
| Resting place | Old House, Richmond County, Virginia |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Planter, Agent |
| Known for | Virginia Planter, Progenitor of the Tayloe's of Mount Airy |
Col. William Tayloe (born Taylor) (1645–1710) was the nephew of William Tayloe of Kings Creek Plantation and High Sheriff of York County, Virginia; the father of John Tayloe I of The Old House; and progenitor of the Tayloes of Mount Airy, Richmond County, Virginia. His coat of arms, Vert a sword erect Or between two lions rampant addorsed Ermine, matches those of Teylow in Gloucester, England. He immigrated with his brothers Joseph (founder of the North Carolina Tayloe's) and Robert who later returned to England.