Map of Barbadoes/Barbados, showing ST. Michael's Parish and Taylor Plantation(s) on a map by Herman Moll in 1736. Bridgetown is down at bottom left. Richard Taylor, John's father was born 1787, so this confirms Taylor(s) were on Barbados before Richard was born. Possibly his father? A relative?

Research on connection with the Taylors to the Duke family continues.
Bristol, where Richard was born was a very influential town of its time.

Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados.

Could Richard's relative have been one of the first of the 64 settlers brought by Charles Wolverstone starting July 5th, 1628?
James Hay, Earl of Carlisle laid claims to this area. Carlisle is very far from Bristol.

It is a fact that Richard Taylor owned a plantation on Barbados after serving in the British military. Roy has not found either parents of Richard or his wife...yet.

VIEWING THE MAP
The original map is 54" x 64". Roy could post the full size map, but he respects Auction Houses rights to make money off of old maps, and appreciates the fact he was able to use a portion to possibly unravel history related to our family.

According to the map Legend marked Explanation, if Roy's interpretations are correct, there appears to have been two Taylor locations in the Saint George/ST. George Parish (Green area) marked with a Red '1.'.
On the Legend
1 next to "plantations of greatest Note or Sugarworks of...one Windmill", which equals a circle with a tick marking the direction of the attached name (Taylor).

2. There is one "Plantation of less Note & c.", indicated by a rectangle, underline and heavy line on right side of the rectangle. This is on the left side of the map within the Christ Church Parish boundaries. There appears to be a hill or mountain ridge nearby.

Consider this, in 1676, the map indicates the population of Barbadoes EXCEEDED that of England; 150,000 people. Unfortunately 80,000 of that population are listed as "Negroes" and had to be slaves. Understanding history is impossible, unless one has actually lived during that time experiencing every human's life...yes, impossible. Reading about all history does help give us a very small understanding of it. Especially how not to repeat it.
Bussa was named as the first national hero of Barbados and in Barbados there is a monument and roundabout in his honour. [1]
Obviously the map makers suggestion is quite off as this source cites more in England;
The so-called Compton Census... taken in 1676. If one can, like Wrigley and Schofield, rate the percentage of young people who were not allowed to communion at 31.2 per cent of the total population, there would have been 3.85 million people living in England in 1676 [1] Page 68.

"Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, was settled in 1628 by Charles Wolverstone, a British representative for a group of merchants in London. English sailors originally landed on the island of Barbados three years earlier, claiming the island for King James I as a possession of England. There were traces of earlier settlement, but the area was largely abandoned other than an aged, crude bridge that spanned the swamp situated in the center of town. This is where the town got its name." [2].

Another source; "The Cavaliers & Roundheads of Barbados, 1650-1652", mentions Charles and a Samuel Taylor. Now reading it on Google Books [3]. islanders called Barbados, "Little England".
In 1650 they refer to it as Barbadas. [Roy's Notes: Captain Thomas Painton suggested it would be easier to establish a colony on a small island unwanted by the Spainards. Colinizing of ST. Christopher's started in 1623. The Courteens preyed upon the Spaniards using privateers in the West Indies. One privateer, in 1624 landed on Barbados. Similar to Brazil with mountains and wild hogs left from pevious men, Sir Peter recommened to hi brother the island would be good for plantations.

January 26, 1625 had 60 emigrants from London, sailing on the ship(s)? the "William and John" for the island at the helm was Captain John Powell with expenses paid by Sir William Courteen who likened himself to Sir Francis Drake. Reaching the West Islands on May 2, 1626. They retained the name Barbados and created a small town called James Town. The same year two more ships arrived. They were the Peter and Thomasine again paid for by Courteen and supported by Philip Herbert, Earl of Montgomery.

The colony was not in good shape. Captain John Powell was Govenor. many new plants were introduced to the island. A family of 40 arrawacks, indians were sent there for a period of at least two years . By 1628, plantations of 18 existed with a poulation of 1,850. Captain Charles Woverstone landed with 70 men at ST. Christophers. He imprisioned the son of Powell who was Govenor when John Powell had left him in charge, yet bloodshed was avoided when Earl of Montgomery's colonists and Lord Carlisle group allowed the two noblemen to settle the disbute of Barbados. 1629 Captain Powell took the island back and imprisioned Wolverstone and hauled him back to England.
Still reading and writing my own. To be continued from PG 22....

Since the following list is from 1913 and the family left the island after 1831, doubtful a relation here.
Parish of ST. Michaels, Plantation name: Brighton; Acreage: 36, Ownership: Taylor
Parish of ST. Andrews, Plantation name: Sunbeam; Acreage: , Ownership: Taylor & Walkes
Parish of ST. John, Plantation name: Wakefield; Acreage: 36, Ownership: Taylor [2a].
The one in Christ Church Parish is very close to the border of ST. Michael.
There is a Taylor Plantation on the map in ST John Parish. Will have to redo this map!
Also at the NW tip of ST. Philips!
None in ST Andrews! Least not on this old map.
See the second Segment here or click left lower map.

Barbadoes Museum [2b]
Perhaps you too may find interest to do some researching?

Barbados Department of Archives [2c]

The Richard Taylor Plantation was destroyed in the great hurricane of 1831. An Aunt Fannie (Francis) became lame when she was caught up in the wreckage.

Hank Christopherson took a trip down to Barbados. He asked around to see if anyone knew of the Taylors. The phone book had a long list of them. He came across one fellow he thought might be related, yet unsure. The local centers for research were not open.
View the top right map here.