Son of Jacob Taylor of NC, who was born between 1765-1768 in Bertie Co., NC, Jacob William was the grandson of Lt. Col. William & Elizabeth (Anderson) Taylor, born 19Dec1737 Orange Co., VA d.05Nov1803 in NC Find A Grave Memorial# 68365334 & 99036266. William wintered at Valley Forge, his service was with the 6th North Carolina Regiment.
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MILITARY SERVICE: Although the Continental Army had existed from 1775, the first regular standing was authorized by Congress in 1785. The War department was established in 1789. The US Army has continued to take part in all major wars between the War of 1812 and today. Jacob Taylor's first military enlistment commenced service 02 September 1813 under General David Blackshear's company, which was commanded by Captain Allen Tooke in the Volunteer Militia. His second enlistment began on 02 October 1813 at Dublin, Georgia for a term of 5 years or until the end of the war. The War of 1812 (1812-15) was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain. During this conflict, a more efficient US command was also beginning to be felt in the South. In March 1814, Gen. Andrew Jackson won an impressive victory over the British and their Indian allies at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama. Jacob served as a courier/spy during his term of service in the 8th Regiment of the United States Infantry, Georgia Volunteer Company commanded by Captain Farrar [Farrow] and was under command of Col. Twiggs. Jacob served 495 days. He was engaged in the Autassee Battle on the Tallapoosa River in Alabama and several other skirmishes while in this company. Remarks in Military Service File: D.R. Camp Flournoy Feb. 28 1815, and Certificate of Honorable Discharge. Jacob was discharged on Feb. 7, 1815 due to a general debility with full pay. He also saw service in the Army Calvary and served during the Indian Wars in Florida.
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His 1812 military service file (including issued provisions / clothing), bounty land file and widows pension records are all available from the National Archives, in three separate files, see notes below.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: height-5 feet 8 inches; eyes - brown; hair - black; complexion - dark; pre-war occupation - Farmer
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MARRIAGE: Sarah Higgs on 09 April 1818 in Tattnall County Georgia. The marriage license was issued by Judge Malcom Bree, Judge of the Inferior Court, Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia. A certified copy of the Marriage Record was made on 25 March 1881 by C. W. Smith, Court Ordinary for Sarah Higgs Taylor's application for Widow's of Veterans Pension Benefits. A copy of the marriage record was found in the National Archives, Pension File #WC31815. Sarah was born on 04 February 1800 in Montgomery County, Georgia, she was the daughter of Revolutionary Soldier John Higgs and his wife Elizabeth. In 1881 Sarah was described as being an invalid, blind and feeble, she passed away on 11 February 1890 in Lake City, Columbia County, Florida. Sarah had resided in the Mount Tabor Community of Columbia County Florida with her son John Gilbert Taylor.
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Jacob drew 325 acres of land in the Tattnall Co., GA Land Lottery in 1827. Jacob moved to Jefferson Co. FL in 1828, then back to Lowndes CO., GA before the 1840 Census. Due to numerous safety concerns he moved to Dooly Co., GA by the 1850 Census. In 1852 he moved to Irwin Co., GA (this area is now in Wilcox Co., GA). Jacob joined the Primative New Hope Baptist Church. He passed away 14 OCT.1855 in Nashville, GA and was buried in the Old Nashville Cemetery.
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Children: William, Joseph and Abraham moved to Alabama during the 1850's.
-WILLIAM, b. 1818 Tattnall Co., GA died during the War Between the States. Married Penelope Hodges.
-ELIZABETH, b. 1819 Tattnall Co., GA married William TYSON/TISON, they lived in Berrien, Brooks & Irwin Co., GA, their children include Find A Grave Memorial# 41253576, 113814946, 54817433, 44900549 & 107791118.
-JAMES PHILLIP, b. 1820 Tattnall Co., GA became a Primitive Baptist Preacher, lived in Brooks Co., GA. Married Mary Lucretia Rogers
-JOHN GILBERT, b. 09May1823 Tattnall Co., GA was a Missionary Baptist Preacher. He organized churches in Lownde, Berrien & Coffee Co., GA as well as in Columbia Co., FL. John was a noted Singing Sunday School Teacher. He baptised about 3,000 converts during his ministry. Married Martha Fletcher.
-JOSEPH I., b. 09May1825 Tattnall Co., GA later moved to Coffee Co., GA. CSA Soldier Co. C, 34th. Regt. AL Infantry . Died 04June1863 in Confederate Hospital in Montgomery, AL. from measles, bur. Montgomery, AL. Find A Grave Memorial# 24979109. Married to Kitsey/Kristi Ann Rhodes on 28Sep1848 in Vienna, Dooly Co., GA
- EMILY MILLIE b. 1834 Jefferson Co., GA d. 1897 Nashville, Berrien Co., GA, married John Martin Griner, their son John Morgan Griner #52079432.
- SARAH ANN b. 1834 Lowndes Co., GA married Whitehouse Cason who was killed on May 5, 1864 in Va. during the War between the States.
- GEORGE MACK b.1831 Jefferson Co.,FL married Lucretia W. Chapman.
-HENRY VAN, b. 22Sep1837 Irwin Co., GA moved to Hernando Co., FL. Married Susan Parkerson.
-MARTHA b..1839 GA, married Sidney Green Tanner.
-ABRAHAM HIGGS, Sr. b.01Oct1839 Lowndes Co., GA d. 11Dec1921 in Houston Co., AL. Married Nancy Curry. Their son Find A Grave Memorial# 3976841 served in the Spanish American War.
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SOURCES: National Archives - Service Pension for War of 1812 Claim #40726 and Widow's Pension Claim #31815 (9 pages combined file), Bounty Land Warrant File #27228-160-12 (9 pages) and Military Service File Record Group #94, Page 24, Entry 22, Volume 24 (1 page). Federal Census 1830 Jefferson County Florida page 159. Federal Census 1850 Dooly Co. GA, Federal Census 1860 Berrien County Georgia page 373 #43. Georgia State Archives copy of Georgia Military Affairs Volume 3 1801-1813 compiled from original papers. Wiregrass Pioneers of Georgia-Volume 2 page 148 and Volume 7 pages 406-407. History of Irwin County, Georgia page 458-459. Passing of the Pines (History of Wilcox County Georgia) Volume 2 page 187. History of Dooly County Georgia Vol. 1 and 2 (random notes). National Society United States Daughters of 1812, #23513 Ancestor Supplemental File.
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OTHER NOTES: Another soldier in Jacob's unit received upon his discharge the following items on 02 April 1816: 3 hats, 2 coats, 1 vest, 2 white overalls, 3 reg. overalls, 7 shirts, 2 pair gaiters, 6 pair shoes, 16 pair stockings, 2 pair socks, 2 blankets, 1 pack, 1 drawers, 1 sack, and 2 knapsack.
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MILITARY SERVICE: Although the Continental Army had existed from 1775, the first regular standing was authorized by Congress in 1785. The War department was established in 1789. The US Army has continued to take part in all major wars between the War of 1812 and today. Jacob Taylor's first military enlistment commenced service 02 September 1813 under General David Blackshear's company, which was commanded by Captain Allen Tooke in the Volunteer Militia. His second enlistment began on 02 October 1813 at Dublin, Georgia for a term of 5 years or until the end of the war. The War of 1812 (1812-15) was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain. During this conflict, a more efficient US command was also beginning to be felt in the South. In March 1814, Gen. Andrew Jackson won an impressive victory over the British and their Indian allies at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama. Jacob served as a courier/spy during his term of service in the 8th Regiment of the United States Infantry, Georgia Volunteer Company commanded by Captain Farrar [Farrow] and was under command of Col. Twiggs. Jacob served 495 days. He was engaged in the Autassee Battle on the Tallapoosa River in Alabama and several other skirmishes while in this company. Remarks in Military Service File: D.R. Camp Flournoy Feb. 28 1815, and Certificate of Honorable Discharge. Jacob was discharged on Feb. 7, 1815 due to a general debility with full pay. He also saw service in the Army Calvary and served during the Indian Wars in Florida.
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His 1812 military service file (including issued provisions / clothing), bounty land file and widows pension records are all available from the National Archives, in three separate files, see notes below.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: height-5 feet 8 inches; eyes - brown; hair - black; complexion - dark; pre-war occupation - Farmer
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MARRIAGE: Sarah Higgs on 09 April 1818 in Tattnall County Georgia. The marriage license was issued by Judge Malcom Bree, Judge of the Inferior Court, Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia. A certified copy of the Marriage Record was made on 25 March 1881 by C. W. Smith, Court Ordinary for Sarah Higgs Taylor's application for Widow's of Veterans Pension Benefits. A copy of the marriage record was found in the National Archives, Pension File #WC31815. Sarah was born on 04 February 1800 in Montgomery County, Georgia, she was the daughter of Revolutionary Soldier John Higgs and his wife Elizabeth. In 1881 Sarah was described as being an invalid, blind and feeble, she passed away on 11 February 1890 in Lake City, Columbia County, Florida. Sarah had resided in the Mount Tabor Community of Columbia County Florida with her son John Gilbert Taylor.
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Jacob drew 325 acres of land in the Tattnall Co., GA Land Lottery in 1827. Jacob moved to Jefferson Co. FL in 1828, then back to Lowndes CO., GA before the 1840 Census. Due to numerous safety concerns he moved to Dooly Co., GA by the 1850 Census. In 1852 he moved to Irwin Co., GA (this area is now in Wilcox Co., GA). Jacob joined the Primative New Hope Baptist Church. He passed away 14 OCT.1855 in Nashville, GA and was buried in the Old Nashville Cemetery.
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Children: William, Joseph and Abraham moved to Alabama during the 1850's.
-WILLIAM, b. 1818 Tattnall Co., GA died during the War Between the States. Married Penelope Hodges.
-ELIZABETH, b. 1819 Tattnall Co., GA married William TYSON/TISON, they lived in Berrien, Brooks & Irwin Co., GA, their children include Find A Grave Memorial# 41253576, 113814946, 54817433, 44900549 & 107791118.
-JAMES PHILLIP, b. 1820 Tattnall Co., GA became a Primitive Baptist Preacher, lived in Brooks Co., GA. Married Mary Lucretia Rogers
-JOHN GILBERT, b. 09May1823 Tattnall Co., GA was a Missionary Baptist Preacher. He organized churches in Lownde, Berrien & Coffee Co., GA as well as in Columbia Co., FL. John was a noted Singing Sunday School Teacher. He baptised about 3,000 converts during his ministry. Married Martha Fletcher.
-JOSEPH I., b. 09May1825 Tattnall Co., GA later moved to Coffee Co., GA. CSA Soldier Co. C, 34th. Regt. AL Infantry . Died 04June1863 in Confederate Hospital in Montgomery, AL. from measles, bur. Montgomery, AL. Find A Grave Memorial# 24979109. Married to Kitsey/Kristi Ann Rhodes on 28Sep1848 in Vienna, Dooly Co., GA
- EMILY MILLIE b. 1834 Jefferson Co., GA d. 1897 Nashville, Berrien Co., GA, married John Martin Griner, their son John Morgan Griner #52079432.
- SARAH ANN b. 1834 Lowndes Co., GA married Whitehouse Cason who was killed on May 5, 1864 in Va. during the War between the States.
- GEORGE MACK b.1831 Jefferson Co.,FL married Lucretia W. Chapman.
-HENRY VAN, b. 22Sep1837 Irwin Co., GA moved to Hernando Co., FL. Married Susan Parkerson.
-MARTHA b..1839 GA, married Sidney Green Tanner.
-ABRAHAM HIGGS, Sr. b.01Oct1839 Lowndes Co., GA d. 11Dec1921 in Houston Co., AL. Married Nancy Curry. Their son Find A Grave Memorial# 3976841 served in the Spanish American War.
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SOURCES: National Archives - Service Pension for War of 1812 Claim #40726 and Widow's Pension Claim #31815 (9 pages combined file), Bounty Land Warrant File #27228-160-12 (9 pages) and Military Service File Record Group #94, Page 24, Entry 22, Volume 24 (1 page). Federal Census 1830 Jefferson County Florida page 159. Federal Census 1850 Dooly Co. GA, Federal Census 1860 Berrien County Georgia page 373 #43. Georgia State Archives copy of Georgia Military Affairs Volume 3 1801-1813 compiled from original papers. Wiregrass Pioneers of Georgia-Volume 2 page 148 and Volume 7 pages 406-407. History of Irwin County, Georgia page 458-459. Passing of the Pines (History of Wilcox County Georgia) Volume 2 page 187. History of Dooly County Georgia Vol. 1 and 2 (random notes). National Society United States Daughters of 1812, #23513 Ancestor Supplemental File.
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OTHER NOTES: Another soldier in Jacob's unit received upon his discharge the following items on 02 April 1816: 3 hats, 2 coats, 1 vest, 2 white overalls, 3 reg. overalls, 7 shirts, 2 pair gaiters, 6 pair shoes, 16 pair stockings, 2 pair socks, 2 blankets, 1 pack, 1 drawers, 1 sack, and 2 knapsack.
Son of Jacob Taylor of NC, who was born between 1765-1768 in Bertie Co., NC, Jacob William was the grandson of Lt. Col. William & Elizabeth (Anderson) Taylor, born 19Dec1737 Orange Co., VA d.05Nov1803 in NC Find A Grave Memorial# 68365334 & 99036266. William wintered at Valley Forge, his service was with the 6th North Carolina Regiment.
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MILITARY SERVICE: Although the Continental Army had existed from 1775, the first regular standing was authorized by Congress in 1785. The War department was established in 1789. The US Army has continued to take part in all major wars between the War of 1812 and today. Jacob Taylor's first military enlistment commenced service 02 September 1813 under General David Blackshear's company, which was commanded by Captain Allen Tooke in the Volunteer Militia. His second enlistment began on 02 October 1813 at Dublin, Georgia for a term of 5 years or until the end of the war. The War of 1812 (1812-15) was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain. During this conflict, a more efficient US command was also beginning to be felt in the South. In March 1814, Gen. Andrew Jackson won an impressive victory over the British and their Indian allies at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama. Jacob served as a courier/spy during his term of service in the 8th Regiment of the United States Infantry, Georgia Volunteer Company commanded by Captain Farrar [Farrow] and was under command of Col. Twiggs. Jacob served 495 days. He was engaged in the Autassee Battle on the Tallapoosa River in Alabama and several other skirmishes while in this company. Remarks in Military Service File: D.R. Camp Flournoy Feb. 28 1815, and Certificate of Honorable Discharge. Jacob was discharged on Feb. 7, 1815 due to a general debility with full pay. He also saw service in the Army Calvary and served during the Indian Wars in Florida.
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His 1812 military service file (including issued provisions / clothing), bounty land file and widows pension records are all available from the National Archives, in three separate files, see notes below.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: height-5 feet 8 inches; eyes - brown; hair - black; complexion - dark; pre-war occupation - Farmer
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MARRIAGE: Sarah Higgs on 09 April 1818 in Tattnall County Georgia. The marriage license was issued by Judge Malcom Bree, Judge of the Inferior Court, Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia. A certified copy of the Marriage Record was made on 25 March 1881 by C. W. Smith, Court Ordinary for Sarah Higgs Taylor's application for Widow's of Veterans Pension Benefits. A copy of the marriage record was found in the National Archives, Pension File #WC31815. Sarah was born on 04 February 1800 in Montgomery County, Georgia, she was the daughter of Revolutionary Soldier John Higgs and his wife Elizabeth. In 1881 Sarah was described as being an invalid, blind and feeble, she passed away on 11 February 1890 in Lake City, Columbia County, Florida. Sarah had resided in the Mount Tabor Community of Columbia County Florida with her son John Gilbert Taylor.
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Jacob drew 325 acres of land in the Tattnall Co., GA Land Lottery in 1827. Jacob moved to Jefferson Co. FL in 1828, then back to Lowndes CO., GA before the 1840 Census. Due to numerous safety concerns he moved to Dooly Co., GA by the 1850 Census. In 1852 he moved to Irwin Co., GA (this area is now in Wilcox Co., GA). Jacob joined the Primative New Hope Baptist Church. He passed away 14 OCT.1855 in Nashville, GA and was buried in the Old Nashville Cemetery.
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Children: William, Joseph and Abraham moved to Alabama during the 1850's.
-WILLIAM, b. 1818 Tattnall Co., GA died during the War Between the States. Married Penelope Hodges.
-ELIZABETH, b. 1819 Tattnall Co., GA married William TYSON/TISON, they lived in Berrien, Brooks & Irwin Co., GA, their children include Find A Grave Memorial# 41253576, 113814946, 54817433, 44900549 & 107791118.
-JAMES PHILLIP, b. 1820 Tattnall Co., GA became a Primitive Baptist Preacher, lived in Brooks Co., GA. Married Mary Lucretia Rogers
-JOHN GILBERT, b. 09May1823 Tattnall Co., GA was a Missionary Baptist Preacher. He organized churches in Lownde, Berrien & Coffee Co., GA as well as in Columbia Co., FL. John was a noted Singing Sunday School Teacher. He baptised about 3,000 converts during his ministry. Married Martha Fletcher.
-JOSEPH I., b. 09May1825 Tattnall Co., GA later moved to Coffee Co., GA. CSA Soldier Co. C, 34th. Regt. AL Infantry . Died 04June1863 in Confederate Hospital in Montgomery, AL. from measles, bur. Montgomery, AL. Find A Grave Memorial# 24979109. Married to Kitsey/Kristi Ann Rhodes on 28Sep1848 in Vienna, Dooly Co., GA
- EMILY MILLIE b. 1834 Jefferson Co., GA d. 1897 Nashville, Berrien Co., GA, married John Martin Griner, their son John Morgan Griner #52079432.
- SARAH ANN b. 1834 Lowndes Co., GA married Whitehouse Cason who was killed on May 5, 1864 in Va. during the War between the States.
- GEORGE MACK b.1831 Jefferson Co.,FL married Lucretia W. Chapman.
-HENRY VAN, b. 22Sep1837 Irwin Co., GA moved to Hernando Co., FL. Married Susan Parkerson.
-MARTHA b..1839 GA, married Sidney Green Tanner.
-ABRAHAM HIGGS, Sr. b.01Oct1839 Lowndes Co., GA d. 11Dec1921 in Houston Co., AL. Married Nancy Curry. Their son Find A Grave Memorial# 3976841 served in the Spanish American War.
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SOURCES: National Archives - Service Pension for War of 1812 Claim #40726 and Widow's Pension Claim #31815 (9 pages combined file), Bounty Land Warrant File #27228-160-12 (9 pages) and Military Service File Record Group #94, Page 24, Entry 22, Volume 24 (1 page). Federal Census 1830 Jefferson County Florida page 159. Federal Census 1850 Dooly Co. GA, Federal Census 1860 Berrien County Georgia page 373 #43. Georgia State Archives copy of Georgia Military Affairs Volume 3 1801-1813 compiled from original papers. Wiregrass Pioneers of Georgia-Volume 2 page 148 and Volume 7 pages 406-407. History of Irwin County, Georgia page 458-459. Passing of the Pines (History of Wilcox County Georgia) Volume 2 page 187. History of Dooly County Georgia Vol. 1 and 2 (random notes). National Society United States Daughters of 1812, #23513 Ancestor Supplemental File.
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OTHER NOTES: Another soldier in Jacob's unit received upon his discharge the following items on 02 April 1816: 3 hats, 2 coats, 1 vest, 2 white overalls, 3 reg. overalls, 7 shirts, 2 pair gaiters, 6 pair shoes, 16 pair stockings, 2 pair socks, 2 blankets, 1 pack, 1 drawers, 1 sack, and 2 knapsack.
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MILITARY SERVICE: Although the Continental Army had existed from 1775, the first regular standing was authorized by Congress in 1785. The War department was established in 1789. The US Army has continued to take part in all major wars between the War of 1812 and today. Jacob Taylor's first military enlistment commenced service 02 September 1813 under General David Blackshear's company, which was commanded by Captain Allen Tooke in the Volunteer Militia. His second enlistment began on 02 October 1813 at Dublin, Georgia for a term of 5 years or until the end of the war. The War of 1812 (1812-15) was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain. During this conflict, a more efficient US command was also beginning to be felt in the South. In March 1814, Gen. Andrew Jackson won an impressive victory over the British and their Indian allies at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama. Jacob served as a courier/spy during his term of service in the 8th Regiment of the United States Infantry, Georgia Volunteer Company commanded by Captain Farrar [Farrow] and was under command of Col. Twiggs. Jacob served 495 days. He was engaged in the Autassee Battle on the Tallapoosa River in Alabama and several other skirmishes while in this company. Remarks in Military Service File: D.R. Camp Flournoy Feb. 28 1815, and Certificate of Honorable Discharge. Jacob was discharged on Feb. 7, 1815 due to a general debility with full pay. He also saw service in the Army Calvary and served during the Indian Wars in Florida.
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His 1812 military service file (including issued provisions / clothing), bounty land file and widows pension records are all available from the National Archives, in three separate files, see notes below.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: height-5 feet 8 inches; eyes - brown; hair - black; complexion - dark; pre-war occupation - Farmer
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MARRIAGE: Sarah Higgs on 09 April 1818 in Tattnall County Georgia. The marriage license was issued by Judge Malcom Bree, Judge of the Inferior Court, Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia. A certified copy of the Marriage Record was made on 25 March 1881 by C. W. Smith, Court Ordinary for Sarah Higgs Taylor's application for Widow's of Veterans Pension Benefits. A copy of the marriage record was found in the National Archives, Pension File #WC31815. Sarah was born on 04 February 1800 in Montgomery County, Georgia, she was the daughter of Revolutionary Soldier John Higgs and his wife Elizabeth. In 1881 Sarah was described as being an invalid, blind and feeble, she passed away on 11 February 1890 in Lake City, Columbia County, Florida. Sarah had resided in the Mount Tabor Community of Columbia County Florida with her son John Gilbert Taylor.
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Jacob drew 325 acres of land in the Tattnall Co., GA Land Lottery in 1827. Jacob moved to Jefferson Co. FL in 1828, then back to Lowndes CO., GA before the 1840 Census. Due to numerous safety concerns he moved to Dooly Co., GA by the 1850 Census. In 1852 he moved to Irwin Co., GA (this area is now in Wilcox Co., GA). Jacob joined the Primative New Hope Baptist Church. He passed away 14 OCT.1855 in Nashville, GA and was buried in the Old Nashville Cemetery.
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Children: William, Joseph and Abraham moved to Alabama during the 1850's.
-WILLIAM, b. 1818 Tattnall Co., GA died during the War Between the States. Married Penelope Hodges.
-ELIZABETH, b. 1819 Tattnall Co., GA married William TYSON/TISON, they lived in Berrien, Brooks & Irwin Co., GA, their children include Find A Grave Memorial# 41253576, 113814946, 54817433, 44900549 & 107791118.
-JAMES PHILLIP, b. 1820 Tattnall Co., GA became a Primitive Baptist Preacher, lived in Brooks Co., GA. Married Mary Lucretia Rogers
-JOHN GILBERT, b. 09May1823 Tattnall Co., GA was a Missionary Baptist Preacher. He organized churches in Lownde, Berrien & Coffee Co., GA as well as in Columbia Co., FL. John was a noted Singing Sunday School Teacher. He baptised about 3,000 converts during his ministry. Married Martha Fletcher.
-JOSEPH I., b. 09May1825 Tattnall Co., GA later moved to Coffee Co., GA. CSA Soldier Co. C, 34th. Regt. AL Infantry . Died 04June1863 in Confederate Hospital in Montgomery, AL. from measles, bur. Montgomery, AL. Find A Grave Memorial# 24979109. Married to Kitsey/Kristi Ann Rhodes on 28Sep1848 in Vienna, Dooly Co., GA
- EMILY MILLIE b. 1834 Jefferson Co., GA d. 1897 Nashville, Berrien Co., GA, married John Martin Griner, their son John Morgan Griner #52079432.
- SARAH ANN b. 1834 Lowndes Co., GA married Whitehouse Cason who was killed on May 5, 1864 in Va. during the War between the States.
- GEORGE MACK b.1831 Jefferson Co.,FL married Lucretia W. Chapman.
-HENRY VAN, b. 22Sep1837 Irwin Co., GA moved to Hernando Co., FL. Married Susan Parkerson.
-MARTHA b..1839 GA, married Sidney Green Tanner.
-ABRAHAM HIGGS, Sr. b.01Oct1839 Lowndes Co., GA d. 11Dec1921 in Houston Co., AL. Married Nancy Curry. Their son Find A Grave Memorial# 3976841 served in the Spanish American War.
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SOURCES: National Archives - Service Pension for War of 1812 Claim #40726 and Widow's Pension Claim #31815 (9 pages combined file), Bounty Land Warrant File #27228-160-12 (9 pages) and Military Service File Record Group #94, Page 24, Entry 22, Volume 24 (1 page). Federal Census 1830 Jefferson County Florida page 159. Federal Census 1850 Dooly Co. GA, Federal Census 1860 Berrien County Georgia page 373 #43. Georgia State Archives copy of Georgia Military Affairs Volume 3 1801-1813 compiled from original papers. Wiregrass Pioneers of Georgia-Volume 2 page 148 and Volume 7 pages 406-407. History of Irwin County, Georgia page 458-459. Passing of the Pines (History of Wilcox County Georgia) Volume 2 page 187. History of Dooly County Georgia Vol. 1 and 2 (random notes). National Society United States Daughters of 1812, #23513 Ancestor Supplemental File.
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OTHER NOTES: Another soldier in Jacob's unit received upon his discharge the following items on 02 April 1816: 3 hats, 2 coats, 1 vest, 2 white overalls, 3 reg. overalls, 7 shirts, 2 pair gaiters, 6 pair shoes, 16 pair stockings, 2 pair socks, 2 blankets, 1 pack, 1 drawers, 1 sack, and 2 knapsack.
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