Obadiah and Abigail (Williams) Taylor lived in Shenango Twp. from 1820-1825. He farmed near Espyville Station.  Obadiah was a Revolutionary War soldier from Massachusetts.

Obadiah's son, Horace farmed near Espyville Station in Shenango Twp. 1822-1831.  Horace was married to Sarah Ann O'Dell.  Horace and Sarah were early members of Center Chapel, a Methodist Episcopal class formed in 1825. 

Jacob Stilson married Obadiah Taylor's daughter, Miranda and farmed in Shenango Twp. 

Henry Williams married Electa Taylor, sister of Obadiah Taylor.  Henry was also a Rev. War Soldier. His son, Edmond Wms farmed in the area. Had several sons. Henry and Edmond are buried at the Methodist Church Cemetery at Espyville.