Biography of john b taylor stoneware
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John B. Taylor--founded sold to Louisville Stoneware
Louisville Potterywhich became Louisville Stoneware--founded still exists
M A Hadley Pottery--inception storefront still exists
This and the following photos just show some of the variety that we have available.
I only listed three of the many known potteries established thru the years in the Louisville area because these are the ones I'm asked the most questions about. Many do not realize for example that John B Taylor was bought out by Louisville Stoneware or that Mary Alice Hadley worked for John B Taylor prior to branching out on her own. Another confusing issue for some is the fact that Louisville Stoneware produced some of the same pattern designs originated by John B Taylor.
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John B Taylor
The JB Taylor Company was founded in in . But it was not owned by John B. Taylor until In the company was sold and became known as Louisville Stoneware. Some of the old patterns are still in production as well as many new designs.
Some of the oldest patterns include Harvest and Vintage. In the earlier days, the
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John Belton Taylor Jr.
John Belton Taylor, Jr., 87, died peacefully on April 18, , at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky in January during the flood. He grew up in the Highlands, attended Atherton High School, and was a member of Castlewood Athletic Club and Delphic Literary Society. He was a Phi Delta Theta at University of Kentucky and completed his education at University of Louisville.
After college, John worked in his family’s business, Louisville Pottery Company (John B. Taylor Ceramics) until it was sold in when it became Louisville Stoneware. He then became president of Taylor Properties, Inc., a real estate investment company. He was also a part-time farmer in Trimble County for twenty years.
The things John treasured most were his family, being on the water, working in his yard, UK basketball, and Clemson football. He loved a good time, was never at a loss for words, and never met a stranger. He spent over thirty years dividing his time between Louisville and Naples, Florida. He was an avid boater most of his life and enjoyed playing tennis.
He was a member of Christ Church United Methodist, Louisville Boat Club, Pendennis Club, Naples Yacht Club, and The Country Club of Naples.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John Belto