General Taylor

Song Information

Composer: Traditional

Lyric Author: Traditional

Published: Late 19th Century

Country of origin: United States

General Interest

Zachary Taylor became famous as a General in the US Army through the Mexican American War, and later became the 12th President of the US.

He died in 1850 while on vacation, from a gastric complaint - apparently brought on by over-eating...

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General Taylor Lyric

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