Assorted Obituaries from early Fulton County Ohio Page ... - RootsWeb

WILLIAM ORVELL TAYLOR
William Orvell Taylor, son of Orrin T. and Clarinda Peterson Taylor, was born in a log cabin he in the
pioneer settlement near Winameg, Pike township, Fulton county, Ohio, May 31st, 1866.
He passed away in his sleep in his home in Archbold early Monday morning, .November 12, 1945, at
the age of 79 years, 5 months and 12 days, after ailing in health for seven months. He underwent an
operation May 28th and a second operation September 7th with time planned between for
recuperation. He seemed to be improving and gaining in strength, able to be about his home and take
walks out-of-doors. But an over- taxed heart due too chronic asthma attacks,
in addition to the extra strain from the operations, proved insurmountable.
On February 23rd, 1896, he was united in marriage to Magdalena Rupp and to this union were born ,
three children: Orrin R., Vincent W., and Valetta M. His devoted wife and children survive him as do
six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His passing is the first break in his family circle. When
he was eight years old his father died of injuries in his saw mill. A younger brother, Frederick, died of
what the pioneers called cabin fever, when a small boy. His mother died in the W. O. Taylor home in
1904. The last survivor of this family, he was preceded in death
in 1941 by his older brother, James Morrell, a railroad engineer for 50 years, who passed away in
Chicago and was buried in Archbold cemetery. W. O. Taylor, when a lad of eight, moved from
Winameg to Archbold with his lately widowed mother and brother James Morrell, to a property at the
south edge of Archbold's corporation that was left the little family. When 17 years of age, he had
attended school as long as there were classes for him, and worked in the local stave mill until he had
pay of $400 coming him. He then started the first newspaper in Archbold, the Herald, one of the
pioneer newspapers of this district. He operated it seven years, then in the years of 1893
to 1904 was connected with publicity and promotion of the various World's Fairs and Expositions.
Returning to Archbold in 1905 he founded the Buckeye and continued as its active editor and
publisher until his death. His family was associated with him in the business constantly, and he lived to
see his publication merit many national and state awards for excellence and editorial content, and his
editorials were reprinted throughout the nation.
He contributed much to the civic development and improvement of his beloved Archbold and
community, believed in encouraging those who went ahead, and had great confidence in the
future of his community. If he had an outstanding characteristic it was thankfulness. His loyalty to his
principles was echoed in his family's loyalty to him, and in the steadfast confidence of his friends.
Funeral services at the Grisier Funeral Home, Thursday morning, November 15th, with interment in
Archbold cemetery.