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Richard "Dick" Taylor
Birth: Jan. 27, 1826
Louisville
Kentucky, USA
Death: Apr. 12, 1879
New York
New York, USA

Civil War Major General, son of President Zachary Taylor, brother-in-law of Jefferson Davis. Was military secretary to his father in the Mexican War. Commanded a brigade under General Ewell in Jackson's Shenandoah Valley Campaign, fought at Seven Days, commanded the District of Western Louisiana, fought at Red River, Mansfield, Pleasant Hill. 

 
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Burial:
Metairie Cemetery
New Orleans
Orleans Parish
Louisiana, USA
 
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Record added: Jul 16, 2000
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A True Southern Hero
- Tony Smith SCV Camp 38, North Charleston S.C.
 Added: Nov. 11, 2009

- Katie Grimmett
 Added: Nov. 6, 2009
I salute you sir. A great warrior. God bless you.
- Roger Anderson
 Added: Oct. 29, 2009
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