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Author: SpencerSemmons
Surnames: McMasters/Gladman/Caylor
Classification: queries
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Thanks for this terrific story about Joseph L. Caylor b. 1 Apr 1881, WV. I am researching
his brother, known as Mack D. Caylor (the one who lived in Oakhurst, CA). It was
Mack's son Vernon and his wife Mildred who cared for Joseph in Fresno, CA until his
death 16 Oct 1969.
Your story filled in blanks about this great-uncle who never married, and the photo is now
a treasure in our history.
Joseph L. Caylor's father was J.W. Caylor, married to Adaline Simpson McMasters
Gladman Caylor Smith some time between 1870 and 1880. I'm seeking specifics about J.W.
Caylor. Family history describes him as a physician, but the 1880 US Census lists him as a
farmer. He was probably born in Virginia/West Virginia in 1827.
Mack D. Caylor was born David McMasters, adopted by Gladman as David Gladman, and then by
Caylor as Mack Caylor. Any clues to McMasters or Gladman are welcome.
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