Thomas Taylor was an 18th-century Anglican priest in Ireland [1]
Taylor was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. [2] He was Archdeacon of Ardagh from 1705 until 1747. [3]
Thomas Taylor was an 18th-century Anglican priest in Ireland [1]
Taylor was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. [2] He was Archdeacon of Ardagh from 1705 until 1747. [3]
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