>I do not have a Louisa McDonald married to a John Taylor in my records but I >am looking for Taylors who left Virginia and went to Ray County. Three >brothers, John, Daniel and Mumford left Pittsylvania County VA at different times in >the late 1830's and all settled near Orrick. They all raised large families. > Would love to know if you make any connection with them. I was in contact with a Linda Sellers about 6 years ago who had information on your Taylor line. She gave me the same 3 brothers you mentioned above. I believe your brothers all married Shackleford sisters. No, I haven't made a connection with your Taylor's but I have wondered for several years about the John Taylor you listed. I do believe my Taylor line came from the Pittsylvania county, VA area too. My John Taylor may have been married before he married Louisa McDonald. Do your records show your John Taylor's wife (Jane Shackleford?) dying before 1835? Thanks, Gary Mitchell