Commentary
A brief history…
Captain Samuel Taylor was born in 1755 at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts. The farm, settled in 1639 by Taylor’s ancestors, was part of the original Plymouth Colony. With a long family military history, Samuel joined the 4th Massachusetts Regiment in the Continental Army in 1775 and marched to Boston from Cape Cod. On Christmas Day 1776, Samuel and his regiment were part of Washington’s forces that crossed the icy Delaware River. He continued to serve in the Continental Army for 5 years, reportedly at times without shoes or coat. After returning home penniless, Samuel built a successful and lifelong maritime career as a respected captain.
On a warm summer’s day, with the tidal marsh as a backdrop, visitors and those of us who live in the neighborhood, can experience Samuel’s colonial home and farm. Reminded of the courage, honor and commitment of our forebearers and the ever-present knowledge that solutions involve focus, determination and a willingness to move forward.
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