In 1998, only one marker belonging to Lewis A. Gifford was legible. This cemetery has been estimated to have about forty graves, several have now unreadable wooden markers and three have iron fencing around their graves. The town was established in 1873 and was supported by the Monitor and Argus silver mines. 2000 Taylor Cemetery overview This iron fenced grave of Lewis A. Gifford is the only legible marker left. Close-up of the Gifford stone.
Many graves have fencing but the wooden markers can no longer be made out.
Some have wooden fences that are in a state of disrepair. Another view of a once marked grave but now lost to eternity. These pages will attempt to try to personalize the individuals buried in our cemeteries because they are not just a name and date. Additions, comments, queries or corrections are always welcome. Name Information Comments Braydon , John Age 75, died 14 May 1885 at Taylor and was buried on the 15th.