VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Walkinshaw Allen

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James Walkinshaw Allen

Roster ID 254
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Walkinshaw
Last Name:	Allen
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Affiliation:	Class of 1849
Biography & Genealogy:	James Walkinshaw Allen, Class of 1849: Genealogy: Born- July 02, 1829, in Shenandoah Co., Va. Father- Robert Allen; Mother- unknown. Grandparents: unknown. Married- Julia A. Pendleton; one child- Hugh Allen. Military Record: Civil War; KIA at Gaines Mill. Col., 2nd Virginia Infantry Regiment. Career: Farmer, Teacher. Died- June 27, 1862, in the Gaines Mill Battle.
Additional Online Resources:	Julia Pendleton Allen letter, 1862

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