Kaylors in the Civil War

JOHN KAYLER:

John Kayler was born in 1833 in Burke County, North Carolina. He was the son of Joseph Kaylor and Nancy Crago and the grandson of George Kaylor. On page 23, Volume IX, "North Carolina Troops," John Cayler is listed as a Private in 2nd Company B, 32^nd Regiment North Carolina State Troops. He enlisted at Camp Vance, near Morganton, on May 2, 1864, for the war. He was captured near Washington, D.C., July 12-14, 1864, while participating in General Early's offensive against the Federal Capital. Confined in the Old Capitol Prison, he was transferred to Elmira, New York, where he arrived July 23, 1864. On March 27, 1865, he died of pneumonia and was buried in the prison cemetery.

Ambrose Kaylor

Ambrose L. Kaylor was born in 1834 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He was the son of George Kayler Jr. and his wife Catherine. In Volume VI, "North Carolina Troops," page 47, is found: "Captain Ambrose L. Kaylor, Company E, "Burke Tigers," 16th Regiment North Carolina State Troops. Resided in Burke County where he enlisted at age 26. Elected 3rd Lieutenant to rank from May 10, 1861, and promoted to 1st Lieutenant on April 25, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded in the forearm at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863. Promoted to Captain on January 17, 1864. Returned to duty prior to March 1, 1864, and was present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865."

William P. Kayler

WILLIAM P. KAYLER was born about 1845 in Caldwell Co, North Carolina. He was the son of John Kaylor and Eve Bolick and the grandson of George Kaylor. In Volume VI, page 327, "North Carolina Troops," is found: "William P. Kaylor, Private, Company B, 18^th Regiment North Carolina State Troops. His occupation was farmer prior to enlisting in Iredell County at age 21 on August 20, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died "in camp" on February 7, 1863, of disease." According to the history of the Regiment, they went into winter quarters near Moss Neck, Virginia, following their participation in the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia,

George W. Kayler

George W. Kayler was born about 1843 in Catawba Co, North Carolina. He was the son of John Kaylor and Eve Bolick and the grandson of George Kaylor. The following information is found on page 327, Volume VI, "North Carolina Troops:" Company B, 18^th Regiment, North Carolina State Troops. George W. Kaylor, Private. Enlisted in Iredell County at age 24, August 20, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital, Richmond, Virginia, July 29, 1864, of chronic diarrhoea."

Marcus Kayler

Marcus Kayler was born in 1829 in Lincoln County, NC. He was the son of John Kaylor and Eve Bolick and the grandson of George Kaylor. In Volume VII, page 19, of " North Carolina Troops," is found: Marcus Kayler, Private, Company A, 22^nd Regiment North Carolina State Troops. Resided in Caldwell County where he enlisted at age 32, April 30, 1861. Present or accounted for until he transferred to Company K of this Regiment subsequent to August 31, 1861. Transferred back to this Company on or about June 1, 1862. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, June 15-25, 1862, of wounds and/or from injuries received when he was "run over by horse."

George Emmanuel Kayler

George Emmanuel Kayler was born September 8, 1838 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He was the son of Henry Kaylor and Elizabeth Herman and the grandson of the early pioneer George Kaylor. George E. Kayler was enlisted August 13, 1861, at Newton, North Carolina, by Captain Thomas L. Lowe. He was mustered into Company C, South Fork Farmers, 28th North Carolina Infantry, as 1st Corporal. He was promoted to Sergeant on September 1, 1862. On the roll of honor for the 28th Regiment, North Carolina Troops, is found: "died July 19, 1863, at Jordan's Springs, a gallant soldier." The cause of death is not reported. His unit was in action at Gettysburg and also in covering the crossing at Falling Waters. The loss of the 28th in these actions were 12 men killed and 92 wounded.

Hannah Kaylor, possibly the second wife of George Kaylor, had three sons and two grandsons who served in the Civil War listed below:

Eli Kaylor, 36^th Regiment Ga Infantry (Broyles).

David Kayler, Cherokee Legion Infantry, and 23^rd Infantry Regiment.

Abel Kayler ,Cherokee Legion Infantry.

Alfred W. Kaylor, 23^rd Infantry Regiment - grandson

George Kaylor, 36^th Regiment Ga Infantry (Broyles) - grandson