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 Philadelphias 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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Regionally, this marker was in Central Jersey and in Greater Princeton. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 300 feet away); 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Other markers no longer nearby. Sgt. John P. Beech (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); John O. Raum (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Dr. John Manners (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Capt. Joseph A. Yard (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Capt. James Olden Paxson (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Daniel Budd Bodine (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); William Borrow (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Ira Wells Wood (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); William Young (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Charles Hewitt (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); William R. McKean (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); William Potts Sherman (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
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 1,239 times since then and 18 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.
