Family papers and correspondence

Taylor was descended, through his mother, from George Boole, whose five daughters maintained a strong sense of family. Taylor inherited this, as well as various documents, mementos and photographs, including some relating to his father's family (CSAC 67/5/79/A.80). He became, in the course of time, holder of documents concerning various family estates on the death of relations (CSAC 67/5/79/A.117-CSAC 67/5/79/A.122) and contributed to various celebrations of Boole which occurred during his own lifetime (CSAC 67/5/79/A.107-CSAC 67/5/79/A.113, CSAC 67/5/79/E.17). The many letters from nephews and nieces of varying degrees, and of more remote cousinage (esp. CSAC 67/5/79/A.100, CSAC 67/5/79/A.103, CSAC 67/5/79/A.104, CSAC 67/5/79/A.123-CSAC 67/5/79/A.134) indicate his wish to keep in touch with his family, and the mutual affection and understanding felt by and for people of very different generations and background.

The material is presented as follows

CSAC 67/5/79/A.79-CSAC 67/5/79/A.104 Material relating to the Taylor family, including Taylor's paternal relations, his parents and brother, and his wife Stephanie (née Ravenhill).

A plan of the paternal lineage of Taylor, kindly furnished by G.K. Batchelor, is included as a guide (CSAC 67/5/79/A.79).

CSAC 67/5/79/A.105-CSAC 67/5/79/A.134 Material relating to the Boole family, and to various financial and property affairs of members of the Boole family (including Taylor's mother) in which Taylor was concerned.

A family tree of the descendants of William and Alice Boole (photocopy supplied by G.K. Batchelor) is included as a guide (CSAC 67/5/79/A.105)

<p>See also CSAC 67/5/79/E.1, CSAC 67/5/79/E.2 for photographs of members of the Boole and Taylor families.</p>