George Taylor (Virginia politician)

George Taylor was born on February 10, 1710, in Orange County, Virginia, to Martha (Thompson) and James Taylor. His father was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses. His nephews were Richard Taylor and Hancock Taylor. His grand nephews were Zachary Taylor, James Madison, and James Taylor Jr. ==Career==

Taylor was appointed deputy clerk of Orange County in 1749. He was appointed clerk in 1750. He remained in the role until he was succeeded by his son James in 1772. He was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1775. ==Personal life==

Taylor married Rachel Gibson, daughter of Jonathan Gibson. They had 11 sons: James, George, Jonathan, Edmund, Francis, Richard, John, William, Charles, Reuben, and Benjamin. All of his sons served in the Revolutionary War except for George, who died in 1761. His great-great-grandson was Edmund H. Taylor Jr. He was also an ancestor of John Penn. Taylor's home was called Midland. He died on November 4, 1792. ==References==