VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Benjamin Franklin Bishop

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Benjamin Franklin Bishop

Roster ID 1055
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First Name:	Benjamin
Middle Name:	Franklin
Last Name:	Bishop
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Affiliation:	Class of 1862
Biography & Genealogy:	Benjamin Franklin Bishop, Class of 1862: Born- November 1, 1839. Matriculated from Littleton, Va. At VMI for 3 years. Military Record: Appointed 2nd Lt. on July 16, 1861. Ordered to East Tennessee on Jan. 11, 1862 for duty with the 29th NC. Held staff positions in Tn. and Ga. with Brigadier Generals J. K. Jakcson and M. J. Wright as Acting Assistant Adjutant General, Acting Assistant and Inspector General, and Assistant Ordnance Officer. Post War Record: School Official. Died- January 5, 1868, from effects of military service.

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