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SOURCE: History of Lapeer County, Michigan
        with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches
        of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers
        H.R. Page & Co., Chicago, 1884
        

         Page 42
         
              W. W. TAYLOR, of the firm of Taylor & Hopkin, dealers in
         general merchandise, was born in Almont, June 21, 1841.  Was
         brought up on a farm and educated in the schools of Almont.
         In August, 1861, he enlisted as a private in the First Mich-
         igan Cavalry: served three years, his regiment being in the
         Army of the Potomac; and was engaged in most of the battles
         of that army.  Was promoted sergeant and mustered out in 
         August, 1864, at Berryville, Va.  Returning to Almont he was
         employed as clerk, until January 1, 1874, when the firm of
         Farquharson & Taylor was formed, which continued until July
         10, 1878, when Mr. FARQUHARSON retired, and John F. Hopkin
         became a member of the firm.
              Mr. TAYLOR was married in May, 1870, to Miss MARY ANDRUS
         of Almont and has two children.     
         
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