Joseph Pannell Taylor facts for kids
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Joseph Pannell Taylor
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| Born | May 4, 1796 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | June 29, 1864 (aged 68) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Place of burial |
Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1813-1815, 1816-1864 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812, American Civil War |
| Relations | Zachary Taylor (brother) Richard Taylor (father) |
Joseph Pannell Taylor (born May 4, 1796 – died June 29, 1864) was an important officer in the United States Army. He became a general for the Union during the American Civil War. Joseph was also the younger brother of Zachary Taylor, who became the 12th President of the United States.
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Early Life and Family
Joseph Pannell Taylor was born in Louisville, Kentucky. His parents were Richard Taylor and Sarah Dabney Strother. He later married Evelyn A. McLean. She was from Ohio and her father, John McLean, was a judge on both the Ohio Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Joining the Army
Joseph Taylor joined the army during the War of 1812. He started as a third lieutenant on May 20, 1813. He quickly moved up to second lieutenant and then first lieutenant. After a short break from the army, he rejoined in 1816. He continued to earn promotions, becoming a captain by 1825.
Important Army Roles
Taylor took on a special role in the army. On March 10, 1829, he became the Assistant Commissary General of Subsistence. This meant he helped make sure soldiers had enough food and supplies. He continued to be promoted in this important job. By 1841, he was a lieutenant colonel.
In 1848, he was given the honorary rank of Colonel. He also helped Commander John Gardner. Gardner needed supplies for his soldiers at Fort Moultrie. This fort was later taken over by the Confederates.
Civil War Service
When the American Civil War began, Joseph Taylor was promoted to full colonel. On September 29, 1861, he became the Commissary General of Subsistence. This made him the main person in charge of feeding the entire Union Army.
In 1863, Taylor was promoted to brigadier general. This was a high rank in the regular army. He continued his vital work of supplying the troops throughout the war.
Later Life and Legacy
General Taylor died in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 1864. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. His important work in making sure soldiers had food and supplies helped the Union Army greatly during the Civil War.
Family in the Military
Joseph Taylor had many family members who also served in the military.
- His nephew, Richard Taylor, became a Lieutenant General for the Confederate Army.
- His two oldest sons, John McLean Taylor and Joseph Hancock Taylor, fought for the U.S. Army during the Civil War. They both reached high ranks.
- His brother-in-law, Nathaniel McLean, was also a brigadier general of volunteers.
- His daughter Sarah married David Rumph Jones, who became a Confederate Major-General.
