James J. Kaylor, one of the younger children of Jacob (2) and Catharine (McConnell) Kaylor, was born in 1826. He was the only one of the family who remained in that section of the country. Although educational facilities were most conspicuous by their absence in those early days, yet he was so ambitious and studious and made such excellent use of the few opportunities that came to him that he succeeded in acquiring a considerable and valuable store of knowledge, which he utilized to the best advantage throughout his life. He purchased a farm, and taught school for a number of years in order to earn money to pay for it. He accumulated a library of which anyone even in these days might well be proud. Shortly after his marriage he was appointed steward of the County Home, a position which he filled with honor and credit for a period of ten years. He then returned to his farm and devoted the remainder of his life to the education of his children and the cultivation of his land. He refused all public office except that of school director, which he held for many years, and died in 1894. He married, September 2, 1856, Cecelia E. Burke, of Wilmore, and they had children among whom was Harold G.
(Bio courtesy of Dennis Rose)
James J. Kaylor, one of the younger children of Jacob (2) and Catharine (McConnell) Kaylor, was born in 1826. He was the only one of the family who remained in that section of the country. Although educational facilities were most conspicuous by their absence in those early days, yet he was so ambitious and studious and made such excellent use of the few opportunities that came to him that he succeeded in acquiring a considerable and valuable store of knowledge, which he utilized to the best advantage throughout his life. He purchased a farm, and taught school for a number of years in order to earn money to pay for it. He accumulated a library of which anyone even in these days might well be proud. Shortly after his marriage he was appointed steward of the County Home, a position which he filled with honor and credit for a period of ten years. He then returned to his farm and devoted the remainder of his life to the education of his children and the cultivation of his land. He refused all public office except that of school director, which he held for many years, and died in 1894. He married, September 2, 1856, Cecelia E. Burke, of Wilmore, and they had children among whom was Harold G.
(Bio courtesy of Dennis Rose)
Family Members
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Matilda Kaylor Driskel
1817–1850
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Elizabeth Kaylor McCoy
1820–1889
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Catherine Kaylor Douglas
1821–1851
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John Kaylor
1824–1903
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Mary Ann Kaylor Dawson
1828–1870
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William Kaylor
1830–1873
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Caroline B. Kaylor Kolley
1832–1900
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Catherine Kaylor Keifline
1833–1889
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Hillary Robert "Robert" Kaylor
1838–1863
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Henrietta A. Kaylor
1840–1850
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Rebecca Kaylor Randall
1842–1912
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