OBIT:  KAYLOR, Peter, Jr.; 1863; Allegheny Twp., Cambria Cnty., PA

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The Alleghanian
Ebensburg, Pa.
Thursday, 21 May 1863
Volume 4, Number 34


Another Hero Gone 

We are sorry to be obliged to chronicle the death of another of Cambria's brave 
sons in the recent fight near Fredericksburg – Lieut. Peter Kaylor, Jr., of Co. F, 
28th Penna. Vols.  The deceased had been in the service of his country ever 
since the commencement of hostilities between the North and the South and 
nobly did his duty to the last.  He also served throughout the Mexican War and 
was one of the celebrated "forlorn hope" at the battle of Chapultepec, composed 
of some 160 men, only 16 escaping the bullets of the foe – he of the number.  
He resided in Alleghany township and was about 35 years of age.  A true patriot, 
a tried soldier, a respected citizen, a good man, may his memory live forever.


The Alleghanian
Ebensburg, Pa.
Thursday, 28 May 1863
Volume 4, Number 35


Not Dead 

It gives us much pleasure to state that Lieut. Peter Kaylor of Co. F, 28th Penna. 
Vols., a brief obituary of whom we published last week is not dead as 
represented, but only wounded in the shoulder.  He was left upon the field at 
Chancellorsville for dead when our forces retreated and fell into the hands of the 
Rebels – the next we hear of him he is exchanged and sent into our lines at 
Falmouth. We wish him a speedy convalescence and safe return to many anxious 
friends at home.