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     Isabella Taillefer was born in 1188 in Angoulême, France.² She was the daughter of Aymer Taillefer, Count of Angoulême and Alice de Courteney.¹ Isabella Taillefer married John Lackland, King John of England, son of King Henry II, called Curtmantle, King of England and Eleanor of Aquitane, on 24 August 1200 in Bordeaux Cathedral, Gascony.³ Isabella Taillefer died on 31 May 1246 in Fontevrault Abbey where she was buried.⁴

     Euphemia Tait was born circa 1833 in Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of James Tait and Euphemia Bell.¹

     Euphemia Bell Tait's birth was registered in the quarter ending March 1867 in the Alnwick, Northumberland registration district.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Tait and Jane S. Makins.¹ Euphemia's death was registered in the quarter ending December 1868 in the Alnwick, Northumberland registration district.¹

     Henry Makins Tait was born on 29 July 1877 in Shellacres.^1,2 He was the son of Walter Tait and Jane S. Makins.¹ Henry Makins Tait appeared in the 1891 census at the North Eastern County School, Barnard Castle, where he was a boarder.³ In December 1924 he is recorded as a civil engineer on his return from South Africa aboard the Walmer Castle.⁴

The on-line Dictionary of Scottish Architects citing the RIBA Archive at the Victoria & Albert Museum notes: "Henry Makins Tait was born on 29 July 1877 and was articled to James Stevenson & Son of Berwick-upon-Tweed from 1894 to 1898, during which period he studied at Berwick School of Art for the South Kensington exam. In 1899 he moved to Glasgow as draughtsman to James Thomson of Baird & Thomson, enabling him to study at the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College, probably as civil engineer as well as architect.

In 1901 Tait emigrated to Salisbury, Rhodesia where he served in the BSA Mounted Police. Between then and 1903 he spent some months working as a draughtsman in the Public Works Department in Salisbury. In the latter year he moved to Kimberley, South Africa to work in the office of the Borough Engineer, Thomas Callen, as a building inspector, draughtsman and chief assistant. Whilst in that office in 1910 and 1911 he took a correspondence course through Herbert Hodgson of Bradford to prepare himself for the RIBA final exam. He returned to Britain on sick leave in September 1911, applying for Licentiateship of the RIBA in the same month, and was admitted LRIBA on 8 January 1912, his proposers being Hodgson and James Ewing, a former colleague in Stevenson's office. His nomination papers state that he was hoping to take the final exam in the previous November; it has not yet been established whether he was successful, but he was due to set sail on his return voyage to South Africa on 18 January 1912."²

     James Tait was born circa 1796 in Scotland.² He married Euphemia Bell, daughter of William Bell and Markie Minto, on 20 June 1824 in Jedburgh, Roxburgshire.^3,1 James Tait married secondly Mary Linton on 21 May 1833 in Melrose James is described as being of Drygrange in the record.⁴ James Tait appeared in the 1841 census at Kames E Mains, Berwickshire. James is listed as a farmer. Mary's mother Susan Linton is a member of the household.⁵ He appears in the 1851 census at Branxton, Northumberland. James is a farmer of 304 acres employing 12 labourers. He is described as a widower.⁶ He died on 8 March 1864 in Sturton Grange, Northumberland.⁷

     James Thomas Currie Tait was born say October 1868.¹ He was the son of Walter Tait and Jane S. Makins.¹ James Thomas Currie Tait died on 2 April 1870 in Sturton-Grange, Warkworth.¹

     Jane C. Tait was born circa 1829 in Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of James Tait and Euphemia Bell.²

     Jane Kirkwood Tait was born circa 1866 in Warkworth, Northumberland.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Tait and Jane S. Makins.¹ Jane Kirkwood Tait married John P. Harle on 17 October 1901 in Fireburnmill, Coldstream.²

     Margaret Tait was born circa 1873 in Sturton-Grange, Northumberland.² She was the daughter of Walter Tait and Jane S. Makins.¹

     Marky M. Tait was born on 7 November 1881 in Shellacres, Norham, Northumberland.^1,2 She was the daughter of Walter Tait and Jane S. Makins.¹ Note: A Marky Minto Tait of Perth is listed in the first register of midwives in Western Australia. Supplement to the Government Gazette of Western Australia, 7 February 1913. The British Journal of Nursing , 12 January 1918 records the award of the Royal Red Cross Decoration, First Class to Miss Marky Minto Tait, A./Sister, Civil Hpl. Res. Glasgow Western Infirmary.^3,4

     Marky Minto Tait was born on 19 April 1825 in Roxburgshire.¹ She was the daughter of James Tait and Euphemia Bell.¹ Marky Minto Tait was christened on 30 May 1825 at Melrose, Roxburgshire.¹ The marriage of Marky Minto Tait and Richard Stawart was registered in the quarter ending June 1857 in the Alnwick, Northumberland registration district.² Marky's death was registered in the quarter ending March 1910 in the Glendale, Northumberland registration district.²

      Mr R.M. Tait. late of East Newbiggen, son of Mr Walter Tait, late of Shellacres, has been appointed manager for Wooperton Farm. which Major A.E. Burdon is about to enter upon on his own account.² Richard Makins Tait was born on 25 July 1870 in Sturton-Grange, Northumberland.^1,3,4 He was the son of Walter Tait and Jane S. Makins.¹ Richard Makins Tait died on 13 April 1936 in Roxburgh Mains, Roxburghshire, at the age of 65.⁵

     Sarah Tait was born on 18 March 1876 in Sturton-Grange, Northumberland.^2,3 She was the daughter of Walter Tait and Jane S. Makins.¹

     Walter Tait was born on 12 November 1826 in Roxburgshire.¹ He was the son of James Tait and Euphemia Bell.¹ Walter Tait was christened on 24 December 1826 at Melrose, Roxburgshire.¹ He married Jane S. Makins, daughter of Richard Makins, on 2 August 1864 in Tweedmouth, Northumberland.^2,3 Walter Tait appeared in the 1891 census at Shellacres Farm, Northumberland. Farming 580 acres and employing 7 men, 2 boys and 7 women.⁴ He appeared in the 1891 and 1901 census at Shellacres Farm, Twizell, Northumberland.⁵ He retired in 1901.

SHELLACRES.
A sale of farm stock at Shellacres, Norham, the property of Mr Walter Tait, was conducted on Friday by Messrs John Embleton and Son, auctioneers. The sale comprised 637 sheep, 29 fat cattle. 20 store cattle. 3 cows, and 18 horses. Prices were:- Sheep: Ewes and double lambs, 72s; ewes and single lambs, 64s; gimmers and double lambs, 74s; pimmers and single lambs, 64s; fat sheep, hoggs (rough), 54s. Cattle:Fat bullocks, £23; fat heifers, £20 10s; fat bulls, £23; grazing cattle. £10 15s; cows, £16, £17 5s, £18 5s; heifers and sucklers £16 10s. Horses, £57, £57, £48, £47, £34, £33, £30, £30, £28, £27, £18 10s, £16. £14 10s, two year old filly £18, harness mare £56, cob mare £26, pony £14, etc. The sale was held in perfect weather, in the presence of a large attendance of the public. All classes of stock were in excellent demand, and a highly satisfactory sale was the result. Horses wore exceptionally dear. The stock was presented in first-rate condition, and all the arrangements for the sale were admirable. At the luncheon Mr G. McCreath, J.P., Galagate House, presided, and in appropriate language, paid a high tribute to Mr Tait, the out-going tenant, as a man and an agriculturist. The health of the in-going tenant, Mr Mitchell, was also suitably proposed, and also the other usual toasts. Berwickshire News and General Advertiser, 30 April 1901.⁶
He died on 25 November 1902 in Loanend, Norham, Northumberland, at the age of 76

Death of a Border Agriculturist.--The death occurred at Loanend, Berwick, of Mr Walter Tait, farmer. Deceased, who was a native of Eccles, Berwickshire after farming in different parts for a short time, occupied Sturton Grange, near Alnwick, on the estate of the Duke of Northumberland, tor 20 years, and subsequently became tennant of Shellacres, near Coldstream, for 22 years. In 1901 he retired from agriculture and went to reside at Loanend. He was a well-known all-round farmer, and was often employed with the late Ald. J.R. Black of Cheswick, in valuations. Mr Tait was at one time a member of Berwick Board of Guardians and of Twizel School Board. He leaves a family of three sons and four daughters, the eldest son being manager of Wooperton Farm. Berwickshire News and General Advertiser, 2 December 1902.⁷

     William Tait was born circa 1878 in Sturton-Grange, Northumberland.² He was the son of Walter Tait and Jane S. Makins.¹

     Ann Talbot married Henry Darnall III, son of Henry Darnall II and Ann Digges.

     Ann Talbot was born in 1515.² She was the daughter of Sir John Talbot of Albrighton and Margaret Troutbeck.¹ Ann Talbot married, as his second wife, Thomas Needham, son of Sir Robert Needham, in 1525.¹

     Sir Gilbert Talbot was the son of John Talbot, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury and Elizabeth Butler.¹ Sir Gilbert Talbot married Audrey Cotton.¹

     John Talbot, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury married Elizabeth Butler, daughter of James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormonde and Joan Beauchamp, before __ Mar 1444/45.^1,2

     Sir John Talbot of Albrighton was the son of Sir Gilbert Talbot and Audrey Cotton.¹ Sir John Talbot of Albrighton married Margaret Troutbeck, daughter of Adam Troutbeck and Margaret Boteler.¹

     Boson duc de Talleyrand was born in 1867.¹ He died in 1952.¹

     Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, Duc de Dino was born in 1843.¹ He married Adele Livingston Sampson, daughter of Joseph Sampson and Adele Livingston.¹ Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, Duc de Dino died in 1917.¹

     Col. Benjamin Tallmadge was the son of Susanna Smith.¹ Col. Benjamin Tallmadge. Of Revolutionary War fame.¹

     Laura Talmadge was the daughter of John J. Talmadge. Laura Talmadge married Levi Cushman Merrick, son of Levi Johnson Merrick and Maria Jane McMaster, on 7 February 1860 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹

     Temperance Talmage married Sweton Grant, son of Donald Grant and Marjorie Stuart.

     Arthur Tappan was born on 22 May 1786 in Northampton, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Tappan and Sarah Homes.¹ Arthur Tappan married Frances Antill, daughter of Col. Edward Antill, in September 1810.¹ Arthur Tappan died on 23 July 1865 in New Haven, Connecticut, at the age of 79.¹

     Benjamin Tappan was born in 1747.¹ He was the son of Rev. Benjamin Tappan and Elizabeth Marsh.¹ He was a A gold and silversmith for twety years, which he gave up to engage in the dry goods business at Northampton, Massachusetts.¹ Benjamin Tappan married Sarah Homes, daughter of Rev. William Homes and Rebecca Dawes, on 2 November 1770.^1,2 Benjamin Tappan died in 1831.¹

     Benjamin Tappan was born on 25 May 1773 in Northampton, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Tappan and Sarah Homes.¹ Benjamin Tappan married Anne Wright, daughter of (?) Wright, on 20 March 1801.^1,2,3 Benjamin Tappan died on 12 April 1857 in Steubenville, Ohio, at the age of 83.¹

     Dr. Benjamin Tappan was the son of Benjamin Tappan and Anne Wright.¹ Dr. Benjamin Tappan married Cella Stanton, daughter of Dr. David Stanton and Lucy Norman.¹