VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Willis Goodman

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James Willis Goodman

Roster ID 62
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Willis
Last Name:	Goodman
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Affiliation:	Class of 1846
Biography & Genealogy:	Birth date: 1823 in (Goochland Country, Virginia?) Death date: 1887 in Goochland Country Father: Roland H. Goodman Mother: Martha Chandler of Caroline County First marriage: (first name unknown) Gathright Second marriage: A widow, name unknown Career: Farmer; miller VMI Record Non-graduate Military Record Civil War: Lieutenant, 4th Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States of America

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