Record of the descendants of John Alexander

James Alexander. 183
mature results of almost every kind of culture, indus-
try, and art.
For sixty-five years Mrs. Rosannah A. Taylor has been
a consistent member of the Church of Christ ; as a
kind, loving, and faithful Christian mother she has
carefully instructed her children and trained them in
the nurture and admonition of the Lord. There is
reason to believe that this religious training, accom-
panied by her prayers and pious example, has been
amply rewarded in the piety of her children, who have
risen up to call her blessed. She was gifted with great
conversational powers, a sparkling intellect, a ready and
retentive memory, and quick perception, improved by
much reading, especially in Scripture and ancient his-
tory: A strong power of reason and a sound judgment
made her fond of discussion, in which she greatly
excelled in her palmy days.
Now, at the age of more than four score and ten
years, she is waiting and preparing for that great change
which is soon to remove her to a heavenly home, to
the presence of her Saviour and to many loved ones
who have gone before.
The children of John and Rosannah Taylor were :
1. Alexander Taylor, born January 26, 1802.
2. William Taylor, born Dec. 25,- 1803; died Nov.
6, 1871.
3. James Taylor, born March 3, 1806.
4. John Taylor, bora May 8, 1808.
5. Vance Taylor, born April 15, 1810; died Nov.
16, 1850.
6. Lewis Taylor, born June 15, 1813.
7. Robert Reed Taylor, born Nov. 26, 1815.
8. Hugh Alexander Taylor, born Aug. 31, 1819;
died Oct. 15, 1819.