VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Richard Downing Boardman Sydnor

Historical Rosters Database

Richard Downing Boardman Sydnor

Roster ID 1106
This is a summary. Contact the Archives for additional biographical information.

First Name:	Richard
Middle Name:	Downing Boardman
Last Name:	Sydnor
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1862
Biography & Genealogy:	Richard D. B. [known as Boardman] Sydnor, Class of 1862. Genealogy: Born November 19, 1842 at Heathsville, Northumberland County, Virginia. Father: Thomas S. Sydnor; Mother: Sally [maiden name unknown]; Marriage: never married. VMI Record: Enrolled at VMI on July 5, 1859, from Farnham Church, VA; cadet drillmaster in Richmond during Spring & Summer of 1861; his class was declared graduated December 1861. Military Record: 2nd Lieutenant, Company B, 40th Virginia Infantry Regiment. Mortally wounded in action at Frayser's Farm, June 30, 1862; died from effects of wounds on July 3 or 22. Buried Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA.

About the Database

The database currently includes the names of all enrolled students (both graduates and non-graduates) from VMI's opening in 1839 through the World War II era. In addition, you will find biographical and genealogical information, including a summary of military service during the Civil War, for many individuals who attended in the 19th century. The database also includes some historical Faculty and Board of Visitors members, as well as U. S. Army students sent to VMI for training during World Wars I and II. The latter groups were not VMI cadets. For further information about an ancestor listed in the database, please contact the VMI Archives. We can check the complete record, let you know if other information available, and provide copies of original documents. This database is for historical research. We do not release information about living individuals.