Individual Details

John Taylor

(10 Sep 1762 - 13 Dec 1850)

John Taylor was a stone mason, hired to help Christian Bucher, Sr., Anna's father, build his barn. John and Anna fell in love.

Events

Birth10 Sep 1762
Death13 Dec 1850, Chester, PA
MarriageAnna Bucher
BurialKennett Friends Burial Ground, , Chester, PA

Families

SpouseAnna Bucher (1769 - 1850)

Notes

Marriage

Anna Bucher was Mennonite, and John Taylor was Quaker. Both families objected to their marriage, so they eloped and settled in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Anna's family eventually reconciled, but John's family never did.