An account of work by George Taylor for Thomas Pilcher for the year 1827 mentions:
To 10 days work per Cuprd a 3/- per day $5.00
To Building Kitchens
To putting on 3 locks 1/6 each
To making 4 dressing tables a 6/- each
To making wheelbrrows [sic]
To hanging bell frame
Dated 4 February 1832.
There are other similar accounts for different years in the same folder. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 49, item 49-L-36.]

George Taylor in account with Thomas Pilcher for the year 1829 mentions “bourd” for several months (i.e., 2 months bourd, etc.). Also mentions Brandy, whiskey, punch, horse feed, dinner, gin and grog. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 49, item 49-L-46.]

In about 1832, George Taylor complained of Charles Bray administrator of Thomas Pilcher deceased for debt of $446.48-1/2. Filed as Taylor vs Pilchers admor. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 49, item 49-L-34.]

On 26 August 1836, Joel H. Willis provided a deposition, taken in the town of Tappahannock, in the case of Taylor vs. Pilcher’s administrator. “Mr George Taylor I know did work for Thomas Pilcher decd in the year 1831-my recollection is now indistinct as to the items of the account but I have no doubt that I belive [sic] the annexed account to be correct. Joel H Willis” An account of work done in 1831 is attached. Includes: To layin 720 feet of floor. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 49, item 49-L-41.]

On 25 April 1835, George Taylor provided a deposition in the case of Hipkins vs. Covington:
The deposition of George Taylor of lawful age taken before me Thomas C Gordon a justice of the peace for the county of Essex & state of Virginia at the farmers hotel in the town of Tapp and county & state aforesaid this 25th day of April 1835-between the hours of six Oclock AM & six OClock PM to be had as evidence in a suit depending in the circuit superior court of law and chancery for the county & state aforesaid-between Joseph B. Hipkins complainant, and Richd L Covington and others defendants-This deponent being first duly sworn deposeth as follows-
Questions by plaintiff-Did or did you not attend the sale of the schedule of Joseph B Hipkins for the express purpose of bidding as far as your claim against sd Hipkins?
Anser-I certainly did-
Quest by same-Were you not stopped from bidding by Mr Covingtons telling you it was worth nothing
Anser-Mr Covington never stopped me from bidding, but he told me it was worth nothing
Q by same What was the amount of your claim against J B Hipkins?
Ans Between ninety & one hundred dollars
Q by same Did or did not the defendant Covingtons telling you the schedule was worth nothing deter you from bidding?
Anser-No it did not deter me, but he told me my debt was good eventually
Question by defendant-
Q Did you not hear Mr Hipkins say any thing about the value of it?
Ans No. I did not he was in jail before that and he never told me any thing about it-
Q by same What is the amount at present of all your claims against Joseph B Hipkins?
Ans None other than the sum mention'd above
Q by same Do you not believe it depends upon the result of the suit now pending between these parties Hipkins & Covington, whether you will ever get your claim or not?
Ans Well I cant tell how things may terminate
Questons by plaintiff
And further this deponent saith not-
[signed] Geo Taylor Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of April 1835 [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 46, item 46-I-22.]

Ann Dalley married George Taylor on 18 September 1837. The bondsmen were George Taylor and Alexander Obediah. [Essex County, Virginia, Marriage Register 1, page 253, line 5.]

On 20 May 1838, George Taylor stated that John Broadus was a material witness to his case against Charles Bray, administrator of Thomas Pilcher, but the said Broadus is now absent from this commonwealth. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 49, item 49-L-33.]

On 8 July 1843 George Taylor gave Amos Cauthorn his corn crop in an action of debt. Other parties included William Beazley. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 48, page 84.]

In 1844, George Taylor was taxed for 13 acres in Essex County. The land bordered that of Philip Broock jr, 8 miles south of the courthouse. “Part of Gabriel Gordon’s Old tract.” The land of Mary Turner of North Carolina also bordered George Taylor’s land, hers 7 acres being “part of your Father Gabl. Gordons old tract” [Essex County, Virginia, 1844 Land Tax Book.]

In 1845, George Taylor was taxed for 13 acres in Essex County. The land bordered that of Caty Shearwoods Est. [Essex County, Virginia, 1845 Land Tax Book.]

In 1846, George Taylor was taxed for 13 acres in Essex County. The land bordered that of Caty Shearwoods Est. [Essex County, Virginia, 1846 Land Tax Book.]

On 3 September 1846, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor of the first part, Muscoe Garnett of the second part, and Wm Beazley of the third part. Whereas George Taylor is indebted to William Beazley $52 by bond bearing the same date as this indenture, and George Taylor is willing to hold William Beazley harmless, therefore this deed. George Taylor sells to Muscoe Garnett "all of his said Taylor’s crop of Corn & fodder now growing upon the lands of the said Taylor…" Muscoe Garnett "shall permit the said Taylor to remain in quiet and peaceable possession of the said Crops until default be made in the payment". Auction will be made on the demand of William Beazley if George Taylor should default. Signed Geo: Taylor. Ordered recorded 5 September 1846. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 48, pages 153–154.]

In 1847, George Taylor was taxed for 13 acres in Essex County. The land bordered that of Caty Shearwoods Est. [Essex County, Virginia, 1847 Land Tax Book.]

In 1848, George Taylor was taxed for 13-1/2 acres in Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, 1848 Land Tax Book.]

In 1849, George Taylor was taxed for 13-1/2 acres in Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, 1849 Land Tax Book.]

On 15 April 1849, a deed of trust was executed between George Taylor of the first part, R. D. Dunn of the second part, and John C. Brizendine of the third part, all of the County of Essex and State of Virginia. Whereas George Taylor is indebted to Richard D. Dunn $149 by bond and wishes to secure him harmless. For $1 from John C. Brizendine, George Taylor sells his growing crop of corn and wheat, one youk of oxen, one ox cart, tow [sic] beds and furniture, ond hawlling seign and bout, one flootting seign, tow [sic] Cows, and six sheep. 12 May 1849. Signed George Taylor, Richard D Dunn, John C Brizendine. Ordered recorded 15 May 1849. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 49, pages 619–620.]

In 1850, George Taylor was taxed for 13-1/2 acres in Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, 1850 Land Tax Book.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia:
Dwelling 527, Family 527
Taylor, George, 43, carpenter, $530 real estate
Taylor, Nancy, 33
Taylor, Alex., 19, laborer
Taylor, George, 11
Taylor, James, 8
Taylor, Anna, 9
Taylor, Mary, 4
All were born in Virginia. George and Mary could read and write.

On 20 December 1850, George Taylor purchased for $18.60 at the estate sale of William Beazley “1 press glass doors” and four barrels of corn. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 27, pages 68–69.]

On 19 July 1852, Ross A. Cauthorn and Robert N. Ferneyhough were bond $200 for Ross A. Cauthorn’s administration of the estate of George Taylor. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 27, page 202.]

The estate of William Beazley for 1853 and 1854, Henry J Beazley, administrator, was recorded on 1 June 1854. Payments include $5.00 on 9 March 1853 to George Taylor for a coffin. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 27, page 471.]

On 13 July 1858, Ann Taylor sold to James A. Dunn, Trustee in a certain Deed from Peter T. Duff for the benefit of Olivia D. Duff his wife and children. For $50 from Arthur Dunn [sic] Trustee as aforesaid “all of her right tittle and interest in the Land of George Taylor her late husband deceased”. Signed Ann Taylor. Ann Taylor personally appeared to acknowledge the deed 18 July 1858. Recorded 7 September 1868. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 52, pages 83-84.]

On 23 February 1859, Smith Young and Margaret R. Young his wife of the first part sold to James A. Dunn, trustee for Olivia Duff, wife of Peter T. Duff of the second part. For $175, the Youngs sell 13 acres, more or less, adjoining the land of James Croxton deceased, it being the same tract Smith Young purchased of John A. Parker and by Parker of George Taylor deceased. Signed Smith Young, Margaret R. Young. Recorded 7 September 1868. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 52, page 83.]