Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-11

roads upon his system, and finally the
gallant soldier, who, when quite a youth.
had entered the Confederate service, and
fought valiantly against great odds, was
forced TO surrender once again, and yield
MS soul to his Maker
captain Taylor had really not been a
wei man for nearly year. He continued,
though, 10 discharge his duties until
about six months ago, when he was
forced TO give up. He was desperately i'll
for some weeks at his home, in Ashland.
and his life was despared of, but he re-
covered sufficiently to be removed to
Suwanee Springs, Fla. where he spent
some time and improved greatly He re-
turned much stronger, but soon began TO
lose strength again, and though taken to
Daggers in the hope that the change
would prove beneficial, he did not i'm
prove. On the contrary, he continued to
grow worse until the end came.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE
Captain Charles Alexander Taylor was
man Of great ability and considerable
Importance in the railroad world and will
be sorely missed by his associates. He
was born at Tayiorsvlle. in Hanove.
county. February %. 1877. He was N
son of Major James Marshall Taylor 10
many years clerk in the Office of Aud
postmaster at Ashland, and Mrs. Isabe
DeLeon Taylor who died about thro
years ago. after having celebrated n
iftieth anniversary OF her wedding. d
ceased was also a great-nephew of Chic
Justice Marshall
At an early age he showed the int
ligence and integrity which characterize
him all through life, and he was given
liberal education, though this was intel
rupted by the war. When a mere DO
deceased matriculated at the Hanove
Academy. and graduating therefrom. be-
gan an academic course at the University
Of Virginia. 1t was while pursuing hi
studies at this Institution of learning. as
stated above, that he responded TO the
call of his oppressed State, and though
only IL years of age, he shouldered his
musket and volunteered, joining the Han
over Troop, which was attached to Wick
hams Brigade. He participated in many
hard-fought and bloody battles, and was
thrice wounded-the last time at Five
Forks--quite desperately being shot
through the body and left on the field
for dead.
HIS RAILROAD CAREER.
After the ratification of peace deceased
returned to college for time but re-
manned there only short period, when
he accepted a position to teach small
school in Isle of Wight county His
literary attachments admirably fitted him
for this vocation and for several years
ne remained in Tidewater at the head of
schools in Isle of Wight and Charles City
counties.
He returned to his home. in Hanover,
and in 1873 entered upon his railroad ca
reer. being appointed local ticket agent
in this city for the Richmond. Frede-
ricksburg and Potomac railroad. lie
served in this capacity only about
year. but during that period he demon
strated his ability, and when the late
Joseph Gentry the roads general freight
and ticket agent, died. he was appointed
TO succeed him, first as acting general
freight and ticket agent. and then, after
four months, he was permanently Install
ed in the office.
on December /. 1889. the office of gene
raj freight and ticket agent was ABOLISH
ed and Captain Taylor was made traffic
manager, one of the most important po-
sitlons on the road. This office he hela
until his death. From his very nrst con-
nection with the road he had the conn
dence and esteem Of his associates. and
his ability being recognized abroad as
well as al home, he was elected 10 the
honorable office of president Of the
American Association OF General Passen-
Ger Agents. which office extended MS
from Maine to Call
fornia. and made him a prominent figure
in all railroad assembiages
AN ELOQUENT SPEAKER.
Deceased was a most eloquent speaker.
and though modest and retiring at al
tines he never failed 10 be with his
IA comrades Of the Hanover Troop on
the occasions OF their annual reunion. ana
80 snsecbes on those occasions were al
,mS considered gems OF oratory. He
80 great favorite with his old COM
raass Who loved him for his gentieness
n nature and many good qualities. he
was one Of the most active memosrs OF