VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Samuel Francis Atwill

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Samuel Francis Atwill

Roster ID 2658
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First Name:	Samuel
Middle Name:	Francis
Last Name:	Atwill
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	Samuel Francis Atwill, Class of 1866: New Market Cadet; Corporal, Co. A. "Died on the Field of Honor". Genealogy: Born- January 31, 1846, at Atwillton, near Montrose, Westmoreland Co., Va. Father- Samuel Bailey Atwill; Mother- Jane Ann Broun. Pat. Grandfather- Francis Atwill; Pat. Grandmother- Nancy Lyell. Mat. Grandfather- Thomas Broun; Mat. Grandmother- Elizabeth G. Lee. Died- July 20, 1864, in Staunton, Va. from wounds received during the Battle of New Market, May 15, 1864.
Additional Online Resources:	Cadet letters and related documents are available online

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