Thanks, John, that's very interesting about this William probably being the one from the Ballakew family. Well spotted! Apart from Frances's deeds most of the Taggart information I posted in my first "William TAGGART of Ballakew, Malew" message came from Joyce Oates, so I'll send her your information (she uses snail mail only).

Since putting that descent together I haven't been able to find another William Taggart who could have been the grandson in Margery's will, but Joyce had b.1700 for him (which was after Margery's death). Do you think that this was yet another William Taggart b.Santon in 1700? (His brother Nicholas also bapt Santon.)
I had:
"William Taggart bapt 20 Dec 1700 Ballacorris, Santon, buried 7 June 1787 Cordiman, Malew, married Ellin BRIDSON (Ballavarrin) 27 Mar 1733 Malew; William of Ballakew. [JO]"
I should have noticed that I had written the same marriage date for who I (& Joyce) thought was a different family!

In the earlier message I also wrote:
"The 1788 will of William Taggart on BL’s website has wife Eleanor BRIDSON, and grandson William Taggart amongst others.
[If bapt Dec.1700 he could be the grandson mentioned in 1st William’s 1721 will, but not be the grandson mentioned in Margery’s 1699 one.]
Possible first marriage to Jane MOOR 18 April 1721 Santon.
Will: TAGGART, Jane 1732-2 Mal MOORE E d 0106373
Children of William Taggard & Jane Moore included:
William TAGGART bapt 4 Jan 1720 son of William TAGGART of Ballakew, Malew, died before 1732.
Brother William Taggart (a twin with Anne) was bapt 12 Oct 1732 Malew, buried 23 Oct 1741. Father: William TAGGART of Ballakew, Malew. [JO]"

The problem is still that 1700 bapt date, with Margery dying in 1699. I wonder whether the will included the date it was written.

In my original message I also suggested that William TAGGART & 2nd wife Margaret KELLY might have had a son William who could have married Jane MOOR, but I think I should delete him. There is no evidence that they had a son William.

Would you mind having a look at that original message [21/3/2012] and let me know if you see any other errors before I write to Joyce?

Many thanks,

Sue