Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Taylor
Photographed By Jean Bickal, April 2007
1. James Taylor Marker
Born May 16, 1810 in Staffordshire, England.
Taylor came to the United States in 1829 and settled for a time in Jersey City. He worked in the potteries of Troy, Indiana; Orrsville, Kentucky; Cincinnati, Ohio, and East Liverpool, Ohio, to master his craft before moving to Trenton in 1852. He set out in business with Henry A. Speeler creating the first English-style pottery in Trenton: cane-colored fireproof ware, Rockingham and Queensware. He also invented and manufactured Whiteware in this pottery and was recognized by Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute with a medal for the exhibit of his porcelain invention. He retired in 1875 and pursued his interest in Freemasonry as a member of mercer Lodge No. 50.
Died Aug. 17, 1887, at his home at the corner of South Clinton Ave. and Tyler St.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1855.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 13.201′ N, 74° 45.408′ W. Marker was in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rider College (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 400 feet away); Delaware and Raritan Canal (about 400 feet away); Firemen’s Memorial (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 600 feet away); Trenton Police (about 700 feet away); The Trenton Connection (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
More about this marker. This marker is near the back entrance to the cemetery off of Magowan Street opposite the back entrance of the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,060 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
