
Historical Rosters Database
Richard Downing Boardman Sydnor
Roster ID 1106This 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. |
