George W. Taylor (general)

George William Taylor
Born(1808-11-22)November 22, 1808
High Bridge, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedAugust 31, 1862(1862-08-31) (aged 53)[1]
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Place of burial
Presbyterian Churchyard
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service / branchUnited States Navy
United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1827–1831 (Navy)
1847–1848; 1861–1862 (Army)
RankMidshipman
Brigadier general
UnitArmy of the Potomac
Commands3rd New Jersey Volunteer Infantry
First New Jersey Brigade
Battles / warsMexican-American War

American Civil War

George William Taylor (November 22, 1808 – August 31, 1862[2]) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He commanded a brigade in the Army of the Potomac before being mortally wounded at the Battle of Manassas Station in Northern Virginia. The poem "The General's Death" by Joseph O'Connor was based on George W. Taylor's death.

  1. ^ Eicher, p. 522.
  2. ^ Eicher, p. 522. His grave monument states September 1.