Margaret Young Taylor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Margaret Young Taylor |
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Sketch of Margaret Young Taylor (ca. 1919)
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| First Counselor in the general presidency of the Young Women |
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| 1880 – 1887 | |
| Called by | Elmina Shepard Taylor |
| Successor | Maria Young Dougall |
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| Born | Margaret Young April 24, 1837 Westport, Connecticut |
| Died | May 3, 1919 (aged 82) Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Cause of death | stomach cancer |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W |
| Spouse(s) | John Taylor |
| Children | 9 |
| Parents | Ebenezer R. Young Margaret Holden |
Margaret Young Taylor (born April 24, 1837 – died May 3, 1919) was an important leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the first general presidency of the Young Women organization. This group was first called the Young Ladies' National Mutual Improvement Association. Margaret Taylor served from 1880 to 1887. She was also a wife of John Taylor, who was a president of the Church.
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Margaret Young Taylor's Life
Margaret Young was born in Westport, Connecticut. Her birthday was April 24, 1837. She was the oldest of eight children. Her parents were Ebenezer Russell Young and Margaret Holden Young.
Early Life and Education
In November 1852, Margaret became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She went to a special school for young ladies. After finishing school, she became a teacher in Westport when she was 18 years old.
Meeting John Taylor
Margaret met John Taylor while he was serving the Church. He was the president of the Eastern States mission at that time. On September 27, 1856, she married John Taylor. In 1857, they moved to Utah Territory. Margaret continued to teach school there for two years.
Church Service and Leadership
Margaret Taylor became the secretary for the Relief Society in Salt Lake. This was when the Relief Society was first organized there. In 1880, Elmina Shepard Taylor became the first general president of the Church's Young Ladies' National Mutual Improvement Association. Margaret Taylor was chosen to be the first counselor in this new presidency. This group is now known as the Young Women organization.
Later Life and Family
John Taylor passed away on July 25, 1887. After his death, Margaret Taylor resigned from her leadership position. Maria Young Dougall then took her place. Margaret Taylor died in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 3, 1919. She was the mother of nine of John Taylor's children.
