Walter H. Taylor
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Walter Herron Taylor (June 13, 1838 – March 1, 1916) was an American banker, lawyer, soldier, politician, author, and railroad executive from Norfolk, Virginia. During the American Civil War, he fought with the Confederate States Army, became a key aide to General Robert E. Lee and rose to the rank of Colonel. After the war, Taylor became a senator in the Virginia General Assembly, and attorney for the Norfolk and Western Railway and later the Virginian Railway.[1]
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Walter Herron Taylor | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate from the Norfolk, Virginia district | |
In office 1869–1873 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1838-06-13)June 13, 1838 Norfolk, Virginia, US |
Died | March 1, 1916(1916-03-01) (aged 77) Norfolk, Virginia, US |
Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia |
Political party | Conservative |
Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | Assistant Adjutant General, Army of Northern Virginia |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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