RICHARD C TAYLOR, MD BLOOMER BLUE GAUT NELLANS SPROUT Richard C. TAYLOR, M.D., of Elburn, Illinois, was born in Crawford Co., Ohio, November 16, 1860, and is the son of James and Mary (GAUT) TAYLOR, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married,and both are now living in Marshall Co., Indiana. For many years the father was an extensive farmer. He was born December 10, 1811, in Mercer Co., Penn., from which place he moved to Crawford Co., Ohio about 1830. His marriage with Mary GAUT was solemnized August 31, 1837, and they celebrated their sixtieth anniversary August, 1897, at which time there were present their family of six children, with the exception of one daughter, Margaret. There were nine grandchildren present, and a good time was had by all. In early life Mrs. TAYLOR was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and later of the Baptist Church. She is a devout Christian and an excellent good woman, widely known and frequently spoken of for her many admirable qualities of head and heart. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom two died in infancy and three in early childhood. Of the six living, Margaret is the widow of James SPROUT, and resides on a farm in Ashland Co., Ohio; Elizabeth is the sife of Peter W. BLUR, and they reside at Mentone, Indiana; Sarah J. is the widow of J.T.BLOOMER, and resides on a farm in Fayette Co, Ohio; Jerome B. is a farmer residing in Kosciusko Co, Indiana; Richard C., our subject; and Amanda K., wife of Jesse TAYLOR, a farmer of Marshall Co., Indiana. James TAYLOR was quite a prominent man in the county of his adoption, well educated and with many friends throughout the county. During the war for the Union he advocated its vigorous prosecution. The subject of this sketch was reared in Kosciusko Co, Indiana, where he was taken by his parents when one year old. He attended the district schools of that county, and remained upon his father's farm until 1879, when he commenced learning the carpenter's trade, at which he worked eleven years. While working at his trade he commenced the study of medicine, and in 1890 commenced reading with Dr. J.W. Heffly of Mentone, Indiana, and later attended the Bennett Medical College, of Chicago, Illinois, fron which he was graduated in the class of '93. On recieving his diploma he commenced the practice of his proffession in Chicago, and there remained until January, 1895, when he removed to Elburn, where he has since continued in practice with gratifying success. Dr. TAYLOR was married August 4, 1886 to Miss Elvina NELLANS, daughter of Moses and Lucinda NELLANS, of Fulton Co, Indiana, of which county she is a native. By this union they have two children - Katie E. and Mary E., both of whom are attending the schools of Elburn. Mrs. TAYLOR is a member of the Baptist Church, in the work of which she is greatly interested. In politics Dr. TAYLOR is a Democrat, but takes little interest in political affairs as such, voting for the man, rather than the party. Fraternally he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has held all the offices in both the subordinate lodge and the encampnent. He is a member of the Forresters and an officer in the same, and of the Court of Honor, of which he is examing physician. He is also medical examiner for several fo the insurance companies. The Doctor, who is yet in the prime of life, is highly esteemed by all who know him, and stands well among the members of his profession. He is energetic, enterprising and enthusiastic, just such a citizen as gives character to a community. The Biographical Record of Kane Co., Illinois S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. July, 1898 pg.675 Transcribed by Cynthia Nelson who has no further information on the above parties. Use your "BACK" button on your browser to return to Kane County ILGenWeb pages.