James Taylor Jr.

James Taylor, Jr. arrived in Newport in 1792 and laid out the town. He was the executor of his friend David Leitch’s estate and later married Leitch’s widow, Keturah. He helped move the military post from Cincinnati to Newport and later became a Brigadier General in the Kentucky Militia during the War of 1812. By the time of his death, he was said to be one of the wealthiest men in the state, having operated ferries, saw and grist mills, banks, and other businesses. The Taylor Mansion is located at 335 East Third Street in Newport, and Taylor Mill, Kentucky, was named for the mill he operated there. Down the hill are markers for two of his slaves.

Southgate, Kentucky · United States