1850 U.S. Census:391 John enumerated in the household of his father Joseph Taylor in Perry Township, Allen County, Ohio as a male, age 10, born in Ohio, attended school within the year.

1870 U.S. Census:1973
Ohio, Auglaize County, Union Township, Post Office: Uniopolis
Enumerated 26 July 1870
John M. Taylor •• 30, male, white, farmer, real estate value $700, personal property value $450, born in Ohio, eligible to vote
Lucy •• 26, female, white, keeping house, born in Ohio
William P. •• 9, male, white, at home, born in Ohio, attended school within the year
Adaline •• 5, female, white, at home, born in Ohio