Samuel Pendleton TAYLOR Home
Samuel Pendleton TAYLOR’s home in Duffield, Virginia. A traveling artist as repayment for their generosity of bed and board painted beautiful Amish-type murals on the front of the house.
Samuel Pendleton TAYLOR's home in Duffield, Virginia.
Submitted by Stephen Rhodes
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I knew this home and Miss Ella for most of my life, as did everyone in this area. She was an important fixture for more years than most can remember. She was loved and respected all of her life and is missed by many. It was a sad day when her home was removed and was a landmark to direct people traveling through as many stopped by just to admire the most beautiful paintings.
Thelma, the house was removed? Is it no longer standing, or was it moved to a different location?
Do you know if the woman in the photo above is Miss Ella?
At least one of the murals is now in the Appalachian Museum in Norris, TN. Both of you seem to have know Ella (or Aunt Ellie) for a long time. Do you have some stories about her or her parents. Aunt Ellie was my great aunt.