Historical Rosters Database
Details for Roster ID 655
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| Name: | Robert Barraud Taylor |
| Affiliation: | Class of 1857 |
| Biography & Genealogy: | Robert Barraud Taylor, Class of 1857 (graduated 5 out of 22): Born- June 8, 1838. Matriculated from Norfolk, Va. At VMI 3 years. At Uva 1857-58, 59-60. Military Record: Entered service april 29, 1861 at Norfolk. Appointed 1st Lt, Company G (later Company A) 6th Va April 30, 1861. Elected Capt Company C August 25, 1861. On detached duty with militia March 1862. On court martial duty 1863. Appointed Maj July 6, 1864 (date of rank May 3, 1862). In hospital (Richmond) July 1864 (dysentery). Paroled at Appomattox. Post War Career: Physician. Married Lella Baker. Died- August 20, 1896 in Norfolk. |
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