Biography

Marion was born in Launceston about 1857, one of seven children Edward Taylor Boyes and Rosetta, formerly Gough. The Gough family emigrated to Van Diemen's Land in 1825. One of Marion's brothers, George, was one of the early white settlers of Flinder' s Island.

Marion married John S. Taylor of 'Valleyfield', Campbell Town. He was the sixth child of Robert Taylor and Marion, formerly Ralston. Marion and John did not have any children.

After the death of her husband, Marion moved into Launceston and settled in Clarence Street. She returned to St. John's Church where she had worshipped before her marriage. Marion died on 29^th July 1935 aged 78. At St. John's Church in her memory a stained-glass window, featuring 'Compassion', was erected a few years later. The inscription on the window reads:
LOVE NEVER FAILETH
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF
MARION TAYLOR

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