Richard Taylor (colonel)
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Richard Taylor (April 3, 1744 – January 19, 1829) was an officer in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. He was the father of Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States, and Joseph Pannell Taylor, who served as a general in the Union Army during the Civil War.
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Richard Taylor | |
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Born | (1744-04-03)April 3, 1744 Orange County, Virginia |
Died | January 19, 1829(1829-01-19) (aged 84) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Continental Army |
Years of service | 1775–1783 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
Spouse(s) |
Sarah Dabney Strother
(m. 1779) |
Children | Zachary Taylor, Joseph Pannell Taylor, George Taylor |
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