VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Thomas Skelton Taylor

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Thomas Skelton Taylor

Roster ID 709
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First Name:	Thomas
Middle Name:	Skelton
Last Name:	Taylor
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Affiliation:	Class of 1858
Biography & Genealogy:	Thomas Skelton Taylor, Class of 1858 (graduated 12 out of 19): Born- ? Matriculated from Taylor's Store, Va. At VMI 4 years. Military Record: Antebellum militia officer. Entered service for 1 year at Lynchburg June 11, 1861 as Capt, Company D, 24th Virginia. Died at Camp Ellis of typhoid fever. A fine officer, whose death was a "severe blow" to the regiment. Died- October 6, 1861.

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