Above: The Taylor Farmhouse, formerly located at 307 Cross Street. Demolished in the 1930s.

​Abraham Taylor. Seventeen-year-old Taylor was one of the young patriots that Captain Samuel Heald recruited to join the Continental Army in the summer of 1780. He served six months under the command of Ensign Boardman and was stationed in Totowa, New Jersey. Taylor was discharged from duty on February 12th, 1781. 
 
The old Taylor farm was formerly located at the intersection of Bingham Road and Cross Street. Abraham had many noteworthy descendants including Carlisle historian and longtime Historical Society Board Member, Donald Lapham. 

Abraham Taylor is buried in Carlisle's Green Cemetery 
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Above: Abraham Taylor's gravestone.