Anthony Taylor

1837–1894 (age 57)

Biography

Anthony Taylor, born in 1837, rose to prominence as a respected brigadier general noted for courage and resolve in the Civil War. Known for leading with care for the men under his command, he balanced the rigors of conflict with a deep sense of personal responsibility.

After the war he remained a voice of reconciliation and remembrance, honoring those who served with him and working to heal divided communities. Anthony Taylor’s military distinction is matched by the humility and humanity with which he guided others.