1820 U.S. Census:1482 Matthew enumerated in the household of his father John Taylor Sr. in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio as one of three males under the age of 10. Matthew was about age 9, brother Joseph about age 8, and brother Abraham about age 1.

1840 U.S. Census:1495
Tuscarawas County, Ohio (Lawrence Township)
Head of Family •• Matthew Taylor
Males 20-30 •• 1 << Matthew, age 29
Females under 5 •• 1
Females 20-30 •• 1
Father John Taylor1494 was residing nearby, as were Truby and Weaver families.