Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-06-29
Biographical Sketch of George
TayIer, Esq, Deceased.

was born IN Franklin County, pennsylvania, July
50. 1911. and died in Warren. Trumbull County, o.,
May 18th. 1854. aged 50 years. Q months and rs days.
When about three years of sge, in 1914. his pa
rents removed to Fallston. Beaver County. Pa
One year later they removed to youngstown town
ship. Trumbul County. o.. and settled on Mill
Creek. In 1881 they removed to Youngstown vii
lage. where the family appear to have remained
settled.
These statements of removal bring down the life
of Mr.. Tayler to his majority. unQuestionably the
most important period of human life. We should
be glad to know how this period was spent. as it
was without doubt. the basis Of the future man.
But of all this part Of his life. but little material for
q biographical sketch can be found. His early ad-
v~antages, however, for mental culture. were not
highly favorable; though. no doubt. the best a new
country afforded. His location was such as to
bring him in contact with the best pioneer minds of
the region in which he lived. No better class of
emigrants ever left the East, than those who settled
in Trumbull County. o. We could mention many
honored names. that are yet household words
among US. though they who bore them have passed
away from earth. They were men of sterling
worth. both for integrity and enterprise. More
over, young George had the advantage of good
schools-good. we mean. for q newly settled coun-
try. in which he acquired sufficient scientific knowl-
edge to make him an exact accountant. and cor
rect business man.
Mr.. Tayler sustained all the ordinary relations Of
life; but as a business maH he spas most proniaeat.-
As such he was widely and favorably known. Tho
he went abroad bat little. yet he carried on su ex-
tensiEe financial correspondence for a period Of
thirty years, in a most agreeable and satisfactory
manner. Seated in his office he held eommunica-
ton with the great center Of business, and contrib
uted Of his force to make the world Of finance re-
yolve. His business career began in 1882. at which
time he entered the law office of Messrs. Birchard&
Tod. His time was, however. mainly devoted to the
Post Office, which was connected with the law office.
In 1885 we find him assisting the Treasurer of the
Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal, then being construct
ed. in paying estimates along the line of the works.
In April. 1886. he was employed in the Western
Reserve Bank as book keeper and teller. April
q. 1910. he was elected Cashier of said Bank. Its
charter expiring in 184S, its business was wound up,
and recognized in 1916; at which time Mr.. Tayler
was unanimously chosen cashier. In September,
1863, the bank closed its business. and divided its
capital among the stockholders. The First Nation
al Bank of Warren was soon subsequently organ
lied. and Mr.. Tayler was again assigned to the same
position. He had just entered successfully upon
the duty of conducting the new institution. when
death removed him from all earthly pursuits.
III. LAYER o0lOycu n unDOu0ucu COuuueuce q
all with whom be had business relations. In the
transactions of thirty years. not a single charge of
dishonesty or ofoverreaching has ever been brought
against him. Ifany man can besaid to be above sus-
picion this mighthave been affirmed ofhim. His fig
ures were taken without question; his calculations
ss infsllible. His ability and integrity as q banker.
stood at a high premium.
His habits and views Of business life were such as
were calculated to insure success. With him
pronptitude was a law. Everything was done at the
proper time; Grankness-he kept none in snspenss,
but he gave them distinctly to understand what he
would, and what he would not do. Courteous in his
bearing. yet capable of severity when demanded;
prEdsat and discreet. he never put in jeopardy his
financial trust. Through the financial storms of 3
quarter OF a century, aided by the Board of Direc
tors, he guided the W. Z. Bank. and always to q
safe port. Her issues were Away aeeeptible to the
people. nor were they ever questioned in exchange.
The subjoined resolutions of the Board of Di-
rectors are perhaps his best eulOgy as a business
msn, TO wit:
At a special meeting Of the Board of Directors of
ing House, in Warren. May 9Th, 1854: Present, II.
B. Perkins, President; Samuel Quinby, f. Kins-
man, LII Iddings. L. P. Jameson and ]. II. Nc
F. Kinsman offered the following preamble and
resolutions which were accepted and unanimously
WHEREAS. it now becomes the painful duty of this
Board to record the death of their faithful and
tried friend and Cashier, GEORGE TAYLER. ESQ.
who has served as a devoted and efficient officer
ofthis Bank, and its predecessors for more than
twenty-eight years; therefore
Rssolsed. That this Board deem it a duty to ex-
press their high appreciation of his honor, integrity
and entire devotion to the interests Of the %institu-
tions. intrusted to his care. and of his cordial bear
ing, as an officer. towards all with whom he has been
associated.
Resolved, That this Board attend his funeral as
mourners, wearing the usual badge on the left arm.
ResOlved. That an appropriation be made of
funds sufficient to pay all funeral expenses, and for
and that II. B. Perkins be a committee to superin-
tend the purchase and erection of the same.
Resolpsd. That the proceedings Of this meeting:
with the resolutions, be presented TO the widow and
family Ofthe deceased. with an expression of the
deep sympathy ofthe Board, in this affection.
Mr.. Tayler's moral qualities were of q high or
der. A love of justice. benevolence, hospitality,
and that charity which thinketh no evil, was q
strongly marked feature of his character. I'm
mersed as he was in business. he never acquired an
undue love of gain. The use ofmoney he well un-
derstOod- 1t was q real power. and not to be abused.
but employed 10 promote the welfare of humanity.
But he was more than q moralist. He was a de
won't Christian. His convictions of religious truth
dated back to an early period of life. But his faith
did not assume a decidedly practical form till in
o4u. II WAS lucu ludl u6s VIII mat ueclslOl SO |
characteristic. declared that he woald seek his
Father. God. The struggle was q short one. Peace
flowed into his heart, and be rested in the arms of
his Redeemer. Publicly he protested faith in Christ,
and united with the NJ. E.. Church. In the Church
of his choice, he held official position, almost du-
ring the whole time ofhis connection with her. He
loved her doctrines and usages. and was an orna-
ment to her purity. Long will she mourn his ap-
parently untimely departure. Her loss is, howev-
er. his gain. Our faith tells us that he now rests
in the bosom ofhis Father, and his God.
In the socidlreidtioH he was an example. 4 pat
riot. q kind neighbor. a trusty friend. a generous
benefactor. q kind husband, and q tender fsthes.-
In all his intercourse with men he was modest and
u~nassuming. He no doubt valued the good opin-
ions of the wise. but he did nothing for the sake of
praise. or out of ostsntatious motives. Frank and
ingenious, he despised the hypocrite. and scorned
the sycophsnt.
Such being the character OF Mr.. Tayler. an ap-
preeiating community feels and mourns his loss
The news of his death spread a gloom over the town
o (which he had SO long been a worthy citizen.
The expressions Of sorrow were truly sincere. All
were moved. All hastened to give utterance to the
deep burden of grief and sympathy that oppressed
their hearts. The vast procession that followed
him to his last resting place. attestei the universal
esteem he had won. Cherished be his memory!
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