Francis Taylor Diary

The old James Barbour home- known as "Smith Cottage". where he and his two wives Elizabeth and Sarah Todd (Sisters) are buried, is about ten miles South of [?] C.H., about a mile N. E. of Liberty [?], and of "Bloomingdale", One of the homes of Thomas Barbour, father of James and Philip P. W.W.S.

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31[253] NOTES ON THE DAIRY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,l794, BY DR.A.C.GRINNAN., 1794 Jan Robert Moore appears to have been the son of Maj'r Wm Moore. 17, William Taylor, Of Fredericksburg, formerly Merchant, had previous to this time sold the farm East of Quarles Mt. to Maj. John Langham. Feb.14, A son of G[eorge] G[ibson] Taylor, named Jonathan. Mar.13, Henry Mitchell got License to marry Holly Lucas. Apl Francis Stubbs Taylor was father of Mrs Dr.Ed.Carmichael[of Fredericksburg] 18, F.S. Taylor lived in Norfolk. G.C.Taylor in Ky. F.S.Taylor was pro. the son of Edmund T. who m.____Lindsay[Note by PFT- This is a palpable error- Francis Stubbs Taylor was the son of Edmund and Sarah(Stubbs) Taylor, and was brother of George Gibson Taylor-PFT] Thompson Taylor, son of [Commodore]Richard, lived in Kentucky. 20, Thompson Taylor arrived from Kentucky. 28, Davis & Johnson elected to House of Delegates. May 2, H.Day died, 13, Lawsuit between Rauben Taylor & L.Taliaferro. 21, May Taliaferro was son of Col Lawrence Taliaferro. Lewis Throgmorton[Throckmorton-PFT] appears to have had store at D.H. Oct. List of George Taylor's heirs to whom money was paid. 22, William, Benjamin & Reuben Taylor return to Kentucky. Col. James Barbour's (of Madison) wife died last night, she was a Miss [Frances- PFT] Thro gmorton [Throckmorton-PFT],Sister of Robert, who was father of Mrs Gen Wm. Madison. Col James Barbour lived at one time in a house north of Madison C.H. he sold this when he moved to Ky., where he died in 1804- His estate was settled in Garrard County Ky.

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27[249] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794 December, 25, THURSDAY,Fine morning- a little rain at night. I went on invitation before breakfast to drink Egg punch at Wm Dade's- of which there was plenty- John Pendleton, C. Taylor, Jas Bell, J Taylor jr, Langhorne Dade, Rob't Leckie,Col Taliaferro's three sons. Mr Morris & Miss H.Watkins were there- The men went to Col Taliaferro's to dinner. Wm Willis's wife & a Miss Brooke dined there- J.Pendleton & I came away about sundown in the rain, we left the other Company there. 26, Clear mild day. I went to J.Taylor's. J.Pendleton's wife was this moring delivered of a daughter(born before its time,tho' alive) she has been some time unwell. Col Jas Barbour's*wife died last night. Mrs James, Reu Taylor's wife, Miss P Moore, N.Gaines, J.Pendleton &family, T.Barbour's wife & family there. *[Col.James Barbour married Frances Throckmorton, daughter of Maj Robert Throckmorton, Justice 1737, m. Mary,daughter of John Lewis] 27, Fine day, I went to Mr.Nooe's to dinner & staid till supper. There was a merry company, mostly young people. 28, Weather continues mild. I went to C.Taylor's and dined- His girls & Miss S.Conway had not returned from the dance, were to dine today at Mr.Shepherd's. I met them returning.--[SUNDAY]-29, Sharp morning, fine day, a little hazy. A son of Tho's Biggers came to enquire if Reu Taylor wanted an Overseer. Henry Mallory came to enquire about hiring Negroes. 30, A little fine rain early- Cloudy & smoky day. J.Taylor, John Pendleton, Tho's Barbour, C. Taylor and J.taylor jr. dined here, fine night. 31, Very foggy all day. I had all my pork hung to Smoke in Meat house, 36 shoulder Gammons & Midlings eac, 18 Jowls, 18 Crowns & some Chines.

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26[248] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794, December, 11, Thursday, Mild weather, smoky. I sent to Mess'es Barbour's store & got 2 Gal's Whiskey. J.Taylor & his two little boys came here in evening to get Davy to make shoe for. C.Leathers finished working at M.Biggers's having been there 4 days. 12, Smoky, mild some clouds. M.Biggers went with the Cart to Herndon's Mill and got slabs for floor &c to this house. J.Taylor jr & Charles Bell came here; I went with them over the Mountain with Dogs & Guns- We caught a hare, Killed a pheasant, and J.Taylor caught a fat Doe without shooting, in Langham's field. Ch's Leathers called on me in the morning. I paid his 9/- for working on M.Biggers' house 4 days at 2/3. 13, Mild weather. I rode to Court house, Saw John Taylor's wife going to Rockingham. She said Uncle Taylor was much weaker than he has been. I came home to dinner. 14, Sunday, Moderate weather. I went to J.Taylor's, T.Barbour's wife & children(who came from Culpeper yesterday), Nancy Gaines & E.Chew were there & Sally & Judy Burnley. 15, Cool cloudy morning, milder evening. Mr.D.P.Howard & J.Taylor jr came here, we went a hunting and then to J.Taylor's to dinner. Wm Dade, The Proctor, Gab'l Barbour, T.Bell (C.H.) John Langham, C.Taylor, his wife & some of the children T. Barbour jr's family & Nancy Gaines dined there. About sunset, J.Pendleton & family got there just as I came off, Joe Clark having called with his waggon. I got Jos Clark to take two parcels 45 & 29 lb Tob'o to sell or exchange at Fred' for German ozn'a, a Dutch blanket, a loaf oF Sugar & a jug of Rum, or leave at Mess'rs Blairs if he cannot dispose of it. 16, Cloudy, warm & some rain. I staid at home. Had the Wheat tailings cleaned, about 7 1/2 Bus' very sorry grain. Run the Wheat in Cellar through the an, about 11 1/2 Bu F.T. took 3 1/2, M.B. 3 Bushels. 17, Warm and fair. Wednesday, J.Taylor jr, John Pendleton & C.Taylor dined here- Henry Wood came here to let J.Taylor know he should Kill his hogs tomorrow, J.Taylor having agreed to buy of him- I enquired his price, which is 30/ per {cent sign cent?]. 18, A little white frost warm & fair day. Heard that Uncle Taylor was thought dying. I staid at home. M.Biggers work on stable. E Chew's Hannah got 3 1/2 yds Kersey for Petticoat,being some I had from Blairs. 19, Rain began before day & cont'd moderate all day. warm. I inspected my Port & had it rubbed with salt. Uncle Taylor died sometime last night in 80th year-[Erasmus Taylor, son James 2nd born Sept 5,1715-WKA] 20, Cleared in last night, clouded about sunrise and warm rainy day. 21, [SUNDAY] Rain Snow last night, the eath covered this morning, some spits snow to day & cooler. I went to J.Taylor's- J.Pendleton's family & E Chew were there. J.Pendleton's wife unwell. I came by C.Taylor's, he was from hone, left a letter i rec'd from G.C.Taylor. 22, A little shower of snow early in last night & cleared. Smart frost but fine day and mild.I paid M.Biggers 1/6 for Mrs Stewart for alter'g breeche- M.Biggers had 3 Bus'Wheat which he car'd to Mill. I sent Ben with one Bus' do for Negroes I went to Court- Rec'd of Wm Edwards $55.12.6. to Credit his bond to G.Taylor's Estate, he paid me at same time 7/8- I had paid Sheriff for Land Tax. I paid Wm Gibson for C.Conway, by his verbal order,($44.4.5 & 6/10)$44.11.3 which was owing from W. Taylor for a negro he bought of C.Conway & W.Taylor was charged with the money. (the 6/10 was interest since 27th Oct'r.)James Barbour jr paid me 16/- to Credit Mildred James with the Estate of G.Taylor dec'd. F.Taylor pd 12/- to Cr M.James for T.Doolin. Abner Porter paid 15/- & F.Taylor 15/6 to Cr. do. I settled my account with A.Porter. 23, Smart frost, Very fine day. I rode to Court house, ret'd to dinner. Sent money 6/3 &got 3 quarts rum at Banks' 24, Very fine weather. I was very unwell last night & to day- took some Ipecac.

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25[247] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1794,1794, November, 29, Warm,hazy,smoky & windy,some drops rain. I staid at home:J.Taylor jr & Chs Bell went by in the evening with Dogs and gun. 30, [SUNDAY] Cloudy morning, rainy evening. I went to C.Taylor's to dinner, he & family there.

December, 1, Monday, Small rain last night-very dark morning, cloudy & fine rain, afterwards showers, cleared warm in evening. Sent Davy to J.Taylor's to know the size to make pair of shoes for E.Chew, he had Leather &c,but complains of a violent pain in his knee, & did not finish them. 2. Fair & mild, cloudy & a little rain at night. Mr Banks came here to breakfast, he wanted to buy Pork: I did not want to sell. Had 12 Hogs(fattened by the Spring) killed: 78, 97, 149, 149, 165, 169, 170, 175, 205, =1,357 Nt.kept by F.T.=9. 83, 93, 121, =299, Nt.= 3 M.Biggers had. Let Macon Biggers have 30 hogs 299 lb Nett, also he had 1/2 Bus' Salt. Davy continued so unwell that he did not come out. George assisted to Kill & clean hogs-and cut up two. I put off cutting the rest till tomorrow. Mr Smith's Aggy came and assisted in the Kitchen. 3, Clear & cold, Flying clouds. Had the remaining 7 hogs cut up & salted. I went to C.Taylor's, gave a letter to Wm Smith & a letter to Mess'rs Blairs requesting them to pay Col J's Taylor $3.14,0., to send me $20. & Exchange 25 dollars Bank notes sent by C.Taylor by Capt Conway. J.Taylor & wife- E Chew, Nancy Gaines & W. Pollock jr dined there- C.Taylor set off after dinner, intends to C.Conway's tonight. 4, Frost- and fine day for the season. I went to aCourse race in Willis's field, opposite John Waugh's- There was a smart number of Spectators- Amongst them several ladies. Tom Bell's mare won- 5 started- Rec'd a letter & Newspapers of F.S.Taylor. 5, Great white frost- Hazy- Killed the 11 hogs(commonly called wild hogs) fattened in the Mountain field- vizt. 1 Sow & 10 young ones. Roger Bell came with his dog & caught the old Sow for me, cou'd not get her in the pen- The other old Sow has been missing since early in Fall. Macon Biggers had 2 hogs,201 lb, making 500 lb Nett(including 3 hogs he had the 2d, instant)it being what I agreed to find him for next year. Acco't of 11 Hogs killed: 70, 75, 78, 85, 104, 105, 105, 114, 117, =9 Hogs =853 lb Kept by F.Taylor, + 1,357, Kept the 2d Dec'r = 2,210 lb salted by F.T. Mountain Field= 119, 82, 2 Hogs =201 lb + 299 Macon Biggers had the 2d instant = 500 lb. -See 2d, Decr. Old George assisted about cleaning the hogs & cut them up in evening- Had them salted & Saltpetre on the joints of those Salted before and now. Mr Rob Coleman(Schoolmaster) called here on his way to see M.Biggers- said he had agreed to teach at same place another year & asked if I W'd board him, which I told him would not be convenient. 6, Fair and very, mild. I rode to Uncle Taylor's,he is extremely weak. Col Madison, Mrs Macon, J.Taylor & wife, dined there- Mr Howard & wife & John Taylor's family also there- J.Taylor & I rode after dinner to Mr. Shepherd's Store but did not dismount. Bo't 4 Carp at night, of Moses, to pay 1/- for. 7, Sunday, Mild weather, some clouds. I went to J.Taylor's, E Chew was there. I let her have a pair of Shoes Davy made. James & Nancy Taylor were from home. 8, Mild weather. The Cart brought Lightwood for M.B. here. C.Leathers came to work on M.Biggers' house. I sent a shoulder 9 1/2 old bacon, a chine & 3 Sp ribs.Mrs Strewart & Mrs Biggers were here & cut out the Cloaths for Negroes- I paid 3/- to Mrs B. In night found and killed an Opossum in Turkey house. 9, Sharp frost. Sent Frank to H.Taliaferro's, he brought 7 Gal's Cyder. C.Taylor sent for me to dinner. J.Taylor & family, Nancy Gaines,G.Barbour & Ch's Bell dined there. Mr.B.Porter Sen'r was there but went before dinner. C.Taylor brought me $20. from Mess'rs Blairs, and got 25 dollars Bank notes exchanged. He bought a box Anderson's pills & 1/2 Bus Oysters for me(Received) 10, Mild weather. Finished refining hogs lard, sent Frank for but'r pot to C.Taylor's he brought a side Dressed Leather I had bought of C.Taylor at 10/-

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24[246] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794, November, 18, Very cold morning-milder evening & fair. Wm Edwards was here early in the morning & said he wou'd go to Col.Maury's tomorrow. Chas Leathers finished the Corn house. I paid 17/6 for 7 days work. I paid M.Biggers a half Joe & 2 dollars, $3. in acco't for his Wheat. Let him have 2 dollars to buy Leather for me at Hyde's, he intends going there tomorrow. 19, Sharp frost, mild day, cloudy evening, a little mist. Joseph Clark was here & paid 12/- for the 3 Sleys[Sleighs], the other, he is to carry to Barbour's Store. He took away the Linseed oil, which he is to measure & pay for at Court (the oil was in a cask). I rode to Uncle Taylor's- he continues very weak, went from thence to Court house, had my riding mares shoes removed, saw Mr. Howard at Bank's, paid him 1/9 for 100 nails had the 13th instant. came home in evening & dined. 20, Constant rainy day, strong S.wind in evening. Macon Biggers did not buy any leather for me, he ret'd 36/- which I am to let him have at Court. Blustering & warm at night. (25th returned 6 dollars to M.Biggers) 21, Ceased raining & turned cold last night- smart frost. I staid at home. 22, Clear & very cold last night, much frost. I let M.Biggers have 16lb for his part Hhds- He kept 15 Hhds(36 Barrels) suppose his share & 8 barrels. I find him for next year,will be about that much. 23, Sunday, Cold with some clouds- Sharp morning. I went to J.Taylor's and dined. E.Chew there. Nancy went to Mr.Barbour's this morning- J.Taylor jr complains of cold &c. 24, Very sharp frost- Fair day & tolerably mild. J.Taylor sent his negroes & Cart to pay for work done by Davy. Gathered & got the Corn at home to the Stack to day. I went to Court- Got no money of W.Edwards. Jos Clark paid 25/- for 5 Gall's Linseed oil he had the 19th. Capt Jas Coleman paid me 3 dollars, which he aid Spence Mozingo sent in part of his account. Mr.W.Dade paid 4/4 1/2 won of him at his house & C.T's 7 bits last summer. C.Taylor spoke to me to day to let him have a pot of butter,which he sent for at night, 38 lb gross, I think the pot 13 lb25, Sharp frost-Fair day & moderate. I rode to Court & returned in evening. Rec'd 23 & 24 a letter & Cheese 11 1/4 from F.S. Taylor. 26, Frost, Fair moderate day. This day finished measuring the corn made the present Crop, M.Biggers says as follows: Barnfield 67 Hhds at 12 bush ) Bar. Bus. 112, 268, 4 Meadowfield 25) F.T. used 2. M.B. 4 Bus) 6 270.Barls Put in Old Corn house, 52. Do in New do, 43 M.Biggers kept 15, 112 I rode to Court, proved an acco't of G.Taylor's estate agt*A.Madison's Estate for 24/- and one of my own for 5/7 1/2 which sums James Bell paid me.{Note- Ambrose Madison, son of Col.James Madison Sr., and brother of the President, died Oct.3,1793-PFT] I bought sundry articles for K.Chew 3.15.9. I dined with G.Barbour,J.Barbour jr & J.Taylor jr there.Capt Conway came home with me to supper. 27, Clear & windy, not cold. Capt Conway went away after breakfast, by C.Taylor's. I went to J.Taylor's about noon, carried the articles I bought yesterday to K.Chew-who is there- Cha's Bell was writing in the office. I dined there. 28, Very mild-smoky weather. J.Taylor sent for me to dinner. I went over. Mr Macon, Cha Taylor & daughters were there. Mrs Macon was unwell at C.Taylor, otherwise she, C.Taylor's wife & Miss M.Conway was to be there. Mr Banks was there but went away before dinner. Macon Biggers said he shou'd remove 6 Bushels corn out of the old house, which with 4 he used and 15 Hhds he kept make 38 Barrels, being 30 Barrels for his share(1/9 of crop)and 8 barrels allowed for provision for next year.

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23[2454] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794, November, 1, Saturday, Cloudy morning-some sunshine, very arm. John & Frank began to Saw,but broke the tiller. I sent Frank to the shop & got it mended,but it soon broke again,so that they sawed only one log- M. Biggers went & got it mended a second time. I staid at home. 2, [SUNDAY] Cloudy & small rain most of the day, warm. I was sent for and went to J.Taylor's to dinner, none by his own family there. 3, Rainy last night-very showery day a wam brisk wind from south, cleared at night mild. I was all day at home. 4, Clear fine mild day. I rode to Court house,bought & paid Banks for sundries,15 yds Fearnought 50-[?]m 4 lb Coffee 6/-, 6 lb Sugar 6/--(he made a mistake & was only 4 lb)- I dined at Mr.Shepherd's invitation at his house, all his family & Mr.Miller(Caroline) were there- When I got home found Mr.David Henning, who brought me the 1st & 2 Volumes of the American Revolution. 5, Fine day- only alittle frost in morning- I rode to Court house. Mr.Banks righted mistake in Sugar bought yesterday. I returned to dinner. M.B.dined with me. 6, White frost- mild day- Cloudy evening. J.Taylor, J.Taylor jr & John Langham, dined here. Fixed posts to act Corn house on Killed a shoat this morning. 7, Hazy, warm & some clouds. J.Taylor sent to borrow my mare- I rode her to Mr. Shepherd's, came to J.Taylor's, breakfasted there & lebt him my mare to ride to Mr Triplett's Mill- Col B.Johnson & J.Langham at J.Taylor's- I came home before noon. Tavener Jones came here- I settled with and paid him for carrying to Fredericksburg 142,13/60 Bus Wheat at 8d Bus'l, I found him provision & c & it came to $14.14.10- I paid him in full $4.6.0 Rec't. Rec'd a letter from D. & J.Blair that they sold my wheat at 6/3 pr bushel 190,11/60 8, Very warm, some clouds,smoky,windy even'g. I rode to Uncle Taylor's, he is very weak & low- I went from thee to Muster at Court house- Saw Mr.A Glassil & wife- Mr.Howard & do. at store- J.Taylor asked C.Taylor & me & we came with him about 2 o'clock to dinner- C.Taylor's & Reu Taylor's familys & Miss Polly Moore there- J. Taylor jr, Gab'l Barbour & Rob't Coleman(School m'r) came afterwards, dined & went to Mr Dade's to a dance. 9, [SUNDAY] Some clouds-not so warm as yesterday, nor cold. I staid at home-reading history of revolution. 10, Cooler, cloudy & a little rain. Charles Leathers began to work,putting up Corn house-I agreed to give him 2/6 day. Macon Biggers at work with C.Leathrs. I staid at home. 11, Clouds without rain, and warm. Ch Leathers & M.Biggers finished putting up logs or Corn house and went to get the rafters- 12, Fair & moderate for the season. James Taylor was here to breakfast, I let Davy go to his house to make a pair Shoes for Harry: he sent Cyrus & Sawney here. C.Leathers finished getting rafters, had them brought in & he began to couple them. Putting Corn in old Corn house, Macon Biggers says he has measured 52 Hhds. Pat came from C.Taylor's with 2/3 for butter. I sent 3 pounds. 11 of the wild hogs(all but one of the old sows) came into the pasture, got them in Mountain field next day to fatten- The Guinea sow took Boar about this time. 13, Sharp frost, Ice, good day. Sent Frank & got 100 20d Nails of Mr.Howard-He brought Gunlocks,but they dont suit my gun. M.Biggers & Cart went to Herndon's Mill & brought a load of Slabs, for Cornhouse floor. C.Leathers worked on Corn house- 4th, day. 14, Turned cloudy in night,before day hail & rain & cold small rain all day.ice on trees in morning. C.Leathers went home early in morning. 15, Ceased raining before day-cloudy & a few drops rain about sunset- Mountains covered with snow. C.Taylor sent 4/6 for butter, I sent 6 lb Pat. C.Leathers worked on Cornhouse- Raised roof and began to cover- M.Biggers about the floor Joe Clark was here to see Sleys- He took them (4) home, if they suit not, he to carry them to Barbour's Store- he paid for 3 the 19th-12/16, Sharp frost, clear morning, cloudy evening, spit snow. I went to J.Taylor's to dinner, James & Nancy at J.Pendleton's17, Cold Cloudy morning, fair evening. C.Leathers covering Cornhouse.Began to put corn in New Corn house.

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21[243] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1794,1794 October, 3, Fog in morning, fair day. Had a peck of Early Wheat sown the upper part of Negroes Potatoes patch & about 3 pecks tailings of common wheat at this end. Reu Taylor came here,went to C.Taylor's & came back to dinner. B.Taylor continued here. 4, Saturday, Frost and cold. I rode with B. Taylor to Court house. B.Taylor carried a letter to J.Baylor at Newman's- B. Taylor paid at Barbour's Store $20.8.0 for G.C.Taylor- I bought 20 yds Cloth for Ben Taylor's negroes & 4 pair Yarn hose, which were charged me by C.Barbour. We came home to dinner. 5, Great white frost and cool. [SUNDAY] B. Taylor & I went to J.Taylor's to Dinner. Aunt Thomas was there- C.Taylor & Reuben Taylor there after dinner. Wm Edwards came here in the morning and informed that he had not been able to get the money he owed for the land- In the evening he gave B.Taylor an order for $60. on Fontaine Maury6, White frost- B.Taylor set off early for Fredericksburg. C.Taylor came before he went-and afterwards settled his acc'o ag't my father prior to his death, the balance due C.Taylor $16. Sent Jack to Hyde's & got 51 lb Soal leather I bought the 29th Sept'r. Dug Sweet potatoes & buried by Fodder Stack. Went to J.Taylor's in evening. Aunt Thomas there. 7, A little frost, cool & cloudy. I staid at home. Had some Irish potatoes dug- Leather(2sides) curried & dressed. Took 2 Hives of Bees, one good(suppose 3 Gall's honey) the others very sorry. Mrs Biggers cut out Jack's, Sary's, Milley & Sukey Woollen cloathes. 8, Rained a little last night- Fair day & mild. Finished digging Irish potatoes, 20 or 30 Bus; had most of them buried in garden. I killed 2 Squirrels & dined on them. Davy began to make shoes. 9, A little Frost and dry weather. I rode to Court house- Wm Broaddus,Brigade Inspector met to Exercise Militia officers. 10, Cool dry weather. I staid at home. 11, White frost, fair & moderate. I went to Gen'l Muster- Gen'l Williams & Broadus there to exercise Militia. I dined at Nooe's. John Taylor ret'd a Doudloon I let him have to buy wine the 20th ult'o. Rec'd a letter from B. Taylor &one from Mrss'rs Blairs with my acco't inclosed. 12, Sunday, Fair and moderate. Heard C.Taylor was unwell-Set off to go there, met J.Taylor, who said C.T.was better- I walked by J.Taylor's and went with him & family & Aunt Thomas to Uncle Taylor's. John Taylor,Rob't Taylor & familys, Mr Howard & wife, Polly& Fanny Moore & Nich's Porter's son dined there. Uncle Taylor looks poorly-but does not complain of much pain- has a cough. 13, Clouds in morning, clear & warm after. I walked to see C.Taylor after Breakfast, he was better but expected an Ague to day- I met Reu Taylor, he is very hoarse & has a bad cold. I returned before noon. 14, Clear and dry. I staid at home,gathered some corn Yesterday & to day by Drake's branch. 15, Fair, dry, windy & warm & smoky. Sent 3 Bus' Wheat to Dade's Mill and got ground Had some corn put into Corn house. 16, Fair and moderate. I went shooting in morning, Killed 4 Squirrels. Jas Taylor came here and I went to Reuben Taylor's with him,Reuben continues hoarse,bad cold & palate of mouth swelled. 17, Fair, smoky, dry & warm. I Killed 4 Squirrels & a partridge early. Had C.Taylor's Wheat Fan & ran my Wheat through it, it is a good deal injured by wevil. Cleaned about 3 Bus' Fla seed. 18, Fog in morning-Smoky,fair & mild. Wm Hansdell jr came here in morning & Exchanged about $70. Gold for Silver dollars & Crowns- He breakfasted here & went before noon. I staid at home. 19, [SUNDAY] Some clouds and warm. Dined at J.Taylor's. Aunt Thonas there. J.Taylor jr gone to Waddell's meeting. 20, A little rain-very windy & warm. Loaded Tav'r Jones 50 bus Wheat-held out 47.12 put 13 hogs up to fatten. Put up log pen near corn house. Wm Taylor & Benj'a Taylor arrived here to dinner, they intend to set out the next day after tomorrow on their journey to Kentucky. J.Taylor jr & Charles Bell here in evening. William Taylor paid the balance his acco't with me 45/10 1/2. Ben Taylor & I balanced accounts.

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20[242] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1794, 1794 September, 22, Slight frost- very clear. Wm Taylor & I went to Court.I paid Capt J.Scott 40/- for 5 Bus' Early Wheat had the 2d, instant- Did not receive any money from Mr. Edwards. W.Taylor came here with me. Rec'd of Wm Walker 3/9 for M.Biggers & paid him next morning. 23, Cool & hazy, a very little rain. I paid Wm Taylor for Richard Taylor, $83.11.11 & gave him, R'd Taylor, Credit, in my private Ac't 6.8.1 making his proportion of G.Taylor's Estate, $90.00.00 C Taylor called here after breakfast & W.Taylor & he went off to Caroline. Rueben Taylor came by & went with me to Court hose. I let C.Taylor have 2 dollars to buy me some medecine. Col Madison, Maj'r Moore, Mr.Fry, Col.Jameson & myself met, Col.Alcock, Mess'rs Shepherd, Downey,Tom Bell, about settling Wm. Bell dec'd Estate- John Walker & James Barbour jr Att'ya @ Sam'l Slaughter attended- The Com'rs began to examine but made little progress & appointed a meeting tomorrow.[Note-Richard Taylor receives $90. from his father's estate-WK 24, Cloudy without rain. Earth very dry. I met at Court house: Col Jameson & Maj'r Moore Com'rs Mr. Shepherd, Mr Downey,Col Alcock & T.Bell. Lawyers Walker, Barbour & Rob't Taylor- They Com'rs concluded that from the state of the accounts &c they could not make a proper report at present and did not proceed- Mr.Shepherd A Downey, Maj'r Moore, Col Jameson, Rob't Taylor & myself dined at Nooe's and staid till evening. I agreed with Macon Biggers to be my Overseer next year on the following terms. To find him 500 lb Port- 8 Barrells Corn & 1 1/2 Bus' Salt- If I hire one hand, he, M.B. to have 1/6 Wheat & 1/7 Corn. If I hire two, 1/7 Wheat & 1/8 Corn, and if only own hands 1/6 Wheat and Corn. 25, A few clouds, went off without rain, warm. I staid at home, killed two squirrels. Had Wheat that was threshed at the Barn put into Cellar, 34 Bushels26, Rained a little last night, cloudy.Had the Wheat in the Wheat house run through the Fan, the Wevil had hurt it some. Walked to J.Taylor's in evening, he is unwell. 27, Cloudy morn, Thunder to N. & E. warm. J.Taylor sent for me to Dinner. I went over Gariel Barbour was there- they expected T.Jenkins but he did not come. J.Taylor jr was at home- Nancy at T.Barbour's- J. Taylor still very unwell. Macon Biggers & wire went to Louisa. 28, [SUNDAY] Warm & fair.I went to J.Taylor's & gave J.Taylor jr a letter to Mess'rs Blairs- Reuben Burnley & A.Wilson came there & J.Taylor jr & they set off to Fred'g. I went to Mrs James's & heard a tolerable good discourse from _________ Morris, a Baptist. Came to C.Taylor's to dinner. Mrs Moore, her daughters, Robt Moore, Jas Bell, Mrs Burnley & children & Cha's Bell was there. 29, Foggy morning- Warm & fair afterwards. I rode to Hyde's. he & R.Johnson gone to Fred'g- Mrs Hyde got Mr Powell(a sadler) to assist me to choose 5 sides Soal leather 51 lb, which is to be sent to me- I did not pay for it. Roger Bell sent a girl & 2/3- I sent 3 lb Butter to him. In evening I walked to Uncle Taylor's He & Aunt Thomas are unwell- I carried a basket which Uncle Taylor gave me applies to fill & I brought home. M.Biggers returned from Louisa. 30, Turned cooler in night- Very windy towards noon with a little rain. Very cool evening. I rode to Mr.Shepherd's before breakfast,left a letter for Mess'rs Blairs- Saw Mr Jenkins- he sent the Store of Goods away yesterday, and expects a horse sent him to follow in a day or two. Cleaned some wheat tailings.

October, 1, Rained a little in the night, wind Northeast and very cold & rainy, small rain all day. Roger Bell brought a Black ewe & exchanged for a white ram for J.Taylor, Turned my Ram with the Ewes. 1 Ewe found dead- 26 Sheep left. 2, Cloudy & small rain last night & this morning, cleared by noon. the ground not wet much, fine evening. Let Macon Biggers have 6/- to buy Beef of John Biggers, & sent 7/6 to buy me a Quarter, he got a hind Quarter for me 41 lbs 2d. Reuben Taylor came from Doolins & dined. I walked in evening to J.Taylor's-he is better. Ben Taylor got here at night, said C.Taylor came up.

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19[241] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794, September, 7, [SUNDAY] Rainy night & morning, fine afternoon. Wm Taylor,Richard,Colby & Roger Taylor dined here- had no pther company. Bought 11 chickens of F.Taliaferro's Sam, paid him 3/- & to pay 6d. when he brings another. 8, Cool clear day.Trod out a stack of wheat. Wm. Richard & Roger Taylor dined here Colby went to C.Taylor's. Took 2 Hives of Bees-suppose 3 or 4 Galls Honey- Sent 4 Hides 47 lb. by Joe to MrBHyde's 9, Cool & clear- saw no frost. Had 2 shoats cut. Wm Taylor, the boys and I went to C.Taylor's and dined there- Rd Taylor mending fast, his wife & Matilda[10 yrs old-WKA]very weak- Reuban Taylor & J.Taylor jr wasthere. Wm Edwards paid $109.15.6 1/2 in silver he said he rec'd of Wm Glassel & $10. in Gold & Silver- he said rec'd of A.Maury. he is to take some of the dollars if they will not pass- 10, Cool & fair. Roger Bell spayed 3 shoats & the 2 Wild Sows. Trod a Stack of Wheat W.Taylor, Rd Taylor jr & I went w'th bro'r Richard To Uncle Taylor's- Maj'r Moore, John & Robert & their children there, & Mr.T.Bell. 11, Warm & some clouds. J.Taylor sent for us- Wm & Rd. Taylor jr & I went there- C.Taylor & family, Rich'd Taylor & family- T.Barbour & family, John Taylor & do J.Pendleton's wife &c were there. Nancy & Peggy Bell after dinner. Wm. R'd jr, & Roger Taylor came home with me. 12, Warm & fog- Fair evening. Treading wheat. Rich'd Taylor came & went with W.Taylor to Reu Taylor's- R'd Taylor jr went before & I went afterwards and dined there, Thompson Taylor got up in evening from Caroline. Wm Taylor & boys here at night. 13, Fair warm weather. R'd Taylor came by, Wm Taylor & I went with him to a muster at Court house. Mrs Day was here & paid for a quart honey for herself, and got a quart for John Brent p/r his note. Dicky & Thompson went to C.Taylor's dicky was taken ill & staid there. Had my mare shod. 14, Fair & warm. Tho's Barbour jr sent &got 75 lb Wool, which I sold him some time ago 1/3. I went with Richard, Wm Taylor & boys to Mr.T Bells- C.Taylor & children, J.Taylor jr & sister & Rd Taylor's children there. --[SUNDAY]-15, Fair after Fog & some clouds, warm.Trod the last stack of wheat. Richard Taylor & family came here from C.Taylor's. Col Madison dined here. Killed a Ewe Lamb, fat, a fore Q'r to M.B. 16, Fair & warm, a little rain last night. J.Taylor & family, C.Taylor & do. Mrs Burnley, Aunt Thomas- Reu Taylor, John Taylor, F.Conway, & Richard Taylor & family and Wm Taylor dined here- Mrs T.Bell,Peggy & Chas Bell, came in evening finished securing blades. Cutting tops. 17, Fair & pleasant. About 10 o'clock Richard Taylor & his family set out to return to Caroline. Sister & the children appear mending. Wm Taylor went to see some slaves at J.Brook's Quarter he heard were for sale- he dined at Reu Taylor's &returned here. J.Taylor sent for me. I went & dined. John Taylor &c, Aunts Taylor & Thomas, were there. 18, Fair & warm. I went with Wm Taylor to Newman's to see if Mr.Baylor had Negro boys for sale,he did not determine- We came to Uncle Taylor's. Maj'r Moore, John Moore, Aunt Thomas(Mildred Taylor-WKA], Bro'r James's wife & Nancy Taylor, John Taylor & family & Nancy Taylor. John Taylor & family dined there. Had Geese picked. I came by J.Taylor's. Wm Taylor staid there. 19, Cloudy night, cleared early to day. Very warm. Wm Taylor came from J.Taylor's. I went with him to Maj'r Moore's. John Taylor & wife dined there. W.Taylor retd here. 20, Hazy, warn & windy. John Taylor & ___Wayt came here to breakfast on their way to Philad'a via Fredericksburg. Wm Taylor changed 266 Dollars BAnk notes with John Taylor silver. I let John Taylor have a doubloon wt 17.pw.10 gr. $4.11.6- to purchase wine &c for me. C.Taylor called by & Wm Taylor went with him to see if Boswell Thornton has for sale such negroes as he wants to buy- they dined at Col Madison's & W.T. came here at night- I walked to W.Edwards in the evening but did not see him. 21, Changed to very cool. Reu Taylor walked here, Wm Taylor & I went with him to J.Taylor's- C.Taylor & family were there. ---[SUNDAY]---

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