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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Taylor, Richard

Taylor, Richard , General Store-keeper and Farmer, Windsor. Mr. Taylor was born in Paris, his early education was received in France, and as a child he spoke the language. He afterwards removed with his parents to Ireland, and for eight years was at Cork, where he was brought up to the business of a mineral water manufacturer. He came to Port Chalmers by the ship “James Nicol Fleming,” in 1876, and transhipped to Oamaru. Mr. Taylor settled at once in the Windsor district, and established his present business in 1879. The premises consist of a double-fronted shop, built of wood and iron, with a residence at the back, and there is a section of three-quarters of an acre of land. Mr. Taylor also holds thirty acres of freehold on the hill adjoining, and fifty acres of leasehold land. The business of the Post Office and Telephone Bureau is conducted at the store. Mr. Taylor helped to found the local public school, and served as a member of the committee for many years, during part of which he was chairman. He was married, in 1875, to a daughter of Mr. James Joyce, of Cork. Ireland, but his wife died in 1896, leaving two sons and five daughters. The eldest son was a member of the First and Sixth New Zealand Contingents in South Africa, and is now in charge of a Government depot in South Africa.

Mr. R. Taylor and the late Mrs Taylor.

Mr. R. Taylor and the late Mrs Taylor.