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Note: Cornelius P. Taylor, along with his two brothers, William J. and Warren J. Taylor enlisted in Co. B 100th Indiana Infantry on August 15, 1862 in York Township, Steuben Co. Indiana, for a term of 3 years. Cornelius is listed as being 25 years old, 6 feet 1 inches tall, medium complexion, Hazle eyes, brown hair. Birthplace is listed as Franklin, Ohio, occupation Cooper. He is mustered into service September 10, 1862 in Indianapolis, Indiana. January-February 1863 he is listed as absent, sick in Memphis, Tennessee since March 17, 1863. As of May-June 1863 he is listed absent, sick in Memphis, Tennessee since June 9, 1863. July and August 1863, he is still sick in Memphis, since June 9. On September 25, 1863 he is discharged from service in Indianapolis, Indiana. According to his Discharge papers, he was born in Portage Co. Ohio, and that he has not been an efficient soldier since January 1863 by reason of chronic laryngitis and general dibility, contracted in his service. He also states that he has not done any duty for eight months, not able for the field duty and not physically suitable to enter or re-enlist in the Invalids Corps-disability one half. In a Declaration for Invalid army Pension dated September 19, 1863 it states that Cornelius P. Taylor a private in Co. B 100th Indiana Infantry and while in this service at Grand Junction, Tennessee, on or about the 20th of January 1863 was taken sick with Typhoid Pneumonia, in about 10 days after became affected with Chronic Laryngitis and from said disease he has ever since been wholly disabled from performing any duty whatever as a soldier. He is listed in this record as a resident of York Township, Steuben Co. Indiana. In his Invalid Pension he is listed as being one forth disabled the doctor noted that as a result of his chronic laryngitis, that the soldier is unable to articulate above a whisper. His pension is $2.00 dollars a month commencing September 18, 1863. In a declaration for the increase of a invalid pension, dated May 1877, Cornelius is listed as a resident of Camden, Hillsdale Co. Michigan. In this request he states that he receives a pension for a disease of the throat and lungs called Laryngitis of the Bronchial tubes, that has never healed and is growing worse ever since. He states that he has never been rejected or thrown out but his pension is so small and at the time had to go to Fort Wayne after it. It cost him so much to go and get it that he let it drop did not execute his voucher or pay any attention to it and has not drawn any pension since 1866 or 67, at which time he left Indiana and moved to Michigan and he believes himself entitled to $8.00 dollars or more per month. That his disability effects and prevents him from manual labor nearly half of the time. At this time his pension is restored at $4.00 dollars per month. Cornelius died on October 5, 1906 of Tuberculosis according to Pension records. Obituary: C. P. Taylor Died at his late residence in Coffee Co., Tenn. Oct. 5, 1906 age 69 years, 2 months and 16 days. The deceased was born in Lorain Co., Ohio, July 21, 1837. In early manhood moved with his parents to Williams Co., Ohio where he resided until twelve years ago he moved with his family to Coffee Co., Tenn. where he lived until death relieved him from his suffering. Mrs. Taylor and four children preceded him to the shadowless land. Two years ago he was married to Mrs. Maggie Stutton of Camden Mich. He was a sufferer from throat and lung trouble which finally proved fatal. On Oct. 7 funeral services were held by Rev. Silas Parker at the M. E. Church at Goose Pond of which he was a faithful member. The services were attended by a large audience of friends and relatives. He leaves a wife and four children, twelve grand children, seven great-grand children, two sisters and many friends who will remember his firm faith and Christian kindness. May they all find consolation in the gospel of hope. I only know of 3 children of Cornelius. There are a few infants/unknown Taylors buried in Dygert cemetery with the rest of the family, could they belong to Cornelius. Charlie (no dates), Unknown (no dates), Levi W. d. 6-19-1863 and Joshua d. Sept ?, 1866 (2 y, 2 mo, 8 d). Cornelius P. was following the occupation of a farmer, at the age of 25 he enlisted at Steuben County, Ind., on Aug 15, 1862 as a private in Co. B, 100th I. I., 13th A. C. his services consisted of guard, garrison, scouting and skirmishing and he was never wounded, but June 1, 1863 he was in the hospital at Memphis, Tenn., until the following Aug. with throat trouble; he was granted a sixty days furlough but was discharged Sept. 18th, 1863 at Indianapolis, Ind., on Physician's certificate of disability before rejoining his command. from Oren Taylor's pension appl. 12-9-1890 Cornelius Taylor was in Hillsdale Co, MI 2-14-1891 Cornelius was in Cooney, Williams Co, OH 9-26-1894 Cornelius was in Cooney, Williams Co, OH REGARD FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH SKEPTICISM -- FROM UNRELIABLE SOURCE --JAMES TAYLOR 1872 Land in Mich. Plat indexes 1880 Census Williams Co. Ohio, Warren was age 11, Cornelius Jr. age 5, O.P. age 4. 1894 Tile Fact. by Cooney, Williams County, Ohio About 1896 to 1900 went to Tenn. 1903 Aug. 21, 1903 letter to Warren J, had to give heifer & $1.25 to pay Mothers Dr, bill. Dr. Stockwell as he moving to Sparta Tenn. May 28, 1904 Vacation at Clear Lake, Ind. June 8, 1904 Still at Clear Lake. June 18, 1904 Camden, Mich. Preached at Sand Hill Church C.P. Taylor has held numerous Twp. offices, all of which he filled in a creditable manner, belongs to Joseph Rice Post 285, draws a pension. Cornelius P Taylor, Purchased 4 acres land on May 21, 1872. It is located South of Camden, Michigan on M49 on Sampson Road about 1 mile from M49 to the East. Nov. 9, 1877 he sold the same 4 acres to Swion J. Hazen. 1894 he had 185 acres of land located in North West Township, 1 mile north of Cooney, Williams County, Ohio. He was a Manufacturer of Tile Drain and Brick, also breeder of Clydesdale Horses and Jersey Cattle. Wm. Taylor lived on 40 acres across the street from C.P. Taylor. One of the most important factors in the reclamation and preparation of virgin farmland for cultivation was drain tile. A mill for the production of much needed item was established about 1880 by C. P. Taylor. The mill was near the center of the Township, at a location where a supply of clay, suitable for the tile production, was available. The business thrived for many years, producing large quantities of the useful item in several sizes. The operation, obviously, was limited to the non-freezing months, but served as a source of part-time employment for many local men throughout the years. Mr. Taylor was succeeded in ownership and management of the plant by William T. Lanning, a son in law of Jared Tingley Sr. Mr. Lanning continued the operation for several seasons. Clarence Adair next acquired ownership of the property, which included the adjacent land of about eighty acres, and continued the production of drain tile until competition and a dwindling market forced the gradual suspension of production, and, finally, the abandonment of operations and razing of the mill.
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