VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Adams Hairston

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John Adams Hairston

Roster ID 1077
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Adams
Last Name:	Hairston
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Affiliation:	Class of 1862
Biography & Genealogy:	Hairston John Adams, Class of 1862: Born- April 20, 1840. Matriculated from Henry Court House, Va. At VMI 1 year and 4 months. Dismissed for insubordination in 1859. Military Record: Unofficial source says Private, 24th Va, killed in action at Williamsburg. No official record of any service found. Died- Killed in action May 5, 1862 at Williamsburg.

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