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Col. John Taylor (1828 pioneers)

Posted on October 5, 2013 by editor

This entry has been edited (2025) to remove a photo incorrectly identified as that of Col. John Taylor. Col. John Taylor (1780-1849) was a pioneer merchant, land speculator and Sangamon County official, serving as the county’s first sheriff and as … Continue reading →

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