Welcome to the Taylor Family History Blog! This site is a dedicated resource for anyone interested in exploring the Taylor family and all its offshoots. It is focused primarily on the history of the Taylor family in Perth, Western Australia. The blog explores the family’s origins, occupations, migrations, and the stories that have shaped their lives. It also includes family lines that intersect with the Taylors – Sinclair, Turner, Goss, Palmer, Playle, Roser, Hallam, Moxham, and others. Through a combination of genealogical records, historical insights, and personal narratives, the blog is a multifaceted view of the family’s past.
Discovering the Roots: A Family’s Origin
The Taylor family of Perth has a history stretching back several generations. It originated in Lancashire, a county known for its industrial heritage and close ties to agriculture. The Taylors were typically farmers, labourers, and tradespeople.
One branch of the family – the one that this blog is built around – made the journey from Britain to Australia in the 19th century, in search of new opportunities.
The Sinclairs: A Norse Heritage
The blog also highlights the history of the Sinclair family, which is another prominent line within the Taylor family tree. The Sinclairs were from the Shetland Islands, where they were crofters and fishermen.
Like the Taylors, the Sinclairs migrated to Australia, where they began new lives, blending their Norse traditions with their new Australian identities.
Other Family Lines: Expanding the Family Tree
Beyond the Taylors and the Sinclairs, the blog delves into several other family lines that intersect with the Taylor family’s story. These include families with the surnames Turner, Goss, Palmer, Playle, Roser, Hallam, and Moxham.
The Turners have a long history in agriculture and farming, much like the Taylors. Their contributions to the agricultural development of the communities they lived in are an important part of the family’s identity. Similarly, the Gosses and Palmers have their own unique histories, which are explored in the blog. Many of these families were also involved in farming and rural life, and their stories are interwoven with the Taylor family’s journey.
The Playles, Rosers, Hallams, and Moxhams also bring their own distinct histories.
Who is covered in the blog?
The family tree in the diagram goes back 5 generations from the present. The posts in the blog will mostly describe ancestors in those 5 generations. While some information exists beyond that, it is not possible to talk about ancestors beyond 5 generations with any confidence because records are either absent or questionable.
More stories will appear from time to time and some of the existing ones will get changed as more information is discovered. The site is relatively modest (as at July 2022) but will grow over the ensuing months and years.
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