James Taylor, 1739–1826

Occupation

joiner; cabinetmaker

Location

Newport, Rhode Island

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Biography

In 1826 he bequeaths "one large mahogany desk, 1 work bench, ½ tools to son, William; ½ to son Stephen." (Account book, Newport Historical Society). In 1801, he was elected Surveyor of Joiner's Lumber.