Jerome Taylor
One of the most enterprising citizens of Union township. Fayette county, Ohio. is Jerome Taylor, farmer and dairyman. It is a well authenticated fact that success comes as the result of legitimate and well applied energy, unflagging- determination and perseverance in a course when once decided upon. He who succeeds financially has the ability to see opportunities where one less gifted does not, and by taking advantage of same he turns the tide to his own account. While winning his way along financial lines, Mr. Tavlor possesses those principles and attributes which not only win the confidence and respect of his fellow men, but which also bring him the admiration and sincere liking of those who know him.
Jerome Taylor was born on January 27, 1874, on the farm where he now makes his home, being the son of William E. and Nancy A. (Drais) Taylor, both of whom were born in this same township and are at present living in comfortable retirement in Washington C. H. The subject's farm contains three hundred and four acres of excellent farming lands, much of which is devoted to pasture to accommodate his one hundred and five milch cows. This farm, known among the older residents as the old Taylor farm, is located just at the edge of the city and is more widely known as the Washington Avenue Dairy Farm. In this enterprise Mr. Taylor is highly successful, operating his business along most modern and approved lines. In addition to the dairy business, he is also owner of two moving picture shows in the city of Washington C. H., one being known as the ''Air Dome" and the other as the "Palace."
The subject is one of a family of five children, the others being Harry D., Roy C, Anna (Mrs. McFadden) and Edward, deceased. Mr. Taylor is the oldest of the family, and received his elementary education in the common schools of the home locality, finishing his education in later years at the Ohio Wesleyan University, where he took a classical course. When quite a young man he began assisting his father in the work of the home farm, and this he continued at all odd times throughout his years of schooling, all of whicli ably fitted him for his chosen vocation of farming.
On November 9, 1902, Mr. Taylor was united in marriage with Sallie Steele and to their union have been born four children, the second of whom, their son Charles, is deceased. The others are Pauline E., aged ten years; Anna Lee, six years old, and Robert C, aged three years. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor move in the best social circles and are highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.
Politically. Mr. Taylor is a stanch supporter of the Republican party, taking an active interest in local politics. For six years he served as township trustee and was township assessor for five years, acquitting himself to the satisfaction of all in the duties of these offices. His religious affiliation is with the Methodist Episcopal church and to the support of the local society he gives generously of his means. He is broad in his religious views and is also warmly interested in the welfare of other church organizations. Mr. Taylor is a veteran of the Spanish-American war. having served in the Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
The best title one can establish to the high and generous esteem of an intelligent community is a protracted residence therein, and the subject of this sketch, who has spent his entire life in the one locality, has. because of his earnest and consistent life and his high attainments in his chosen line of endeavor, earned the sincere respect and good opinion of all who know him. Mr. Taylor has performed his full part in every walk of life and has ever given his unreserved support to every movement for the public welfare. He comes of a family which has always stood for the best things in the community and is counted among the progressive and enterprising families of the county. Personally, the subject is worthy of the high esteem in which he is held by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
From History of Fayette County Ohio - Her People, Industries and Institutions by Frank M. Allen (1914, R. F. Bowen & Company, Inc.)