VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Albert Harris

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John Albert Harris

Roster ID 1165
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Albert
Last Name:	Harris
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1871
Biography & Genealogy:	John Albert Harris, Class of 1871: Genealogy: Born- Sept. 23, 1850. Father- James M. Harris; Mother- Louisa M. Bright. No information on grandparents. Never married, no children. VMI Record: Entered VMI- Sept. 2, 1867; Graduated July 1871 ranking 16 in a class of 46. Careers: Civil Engineer; worked for C&O Railroad. Died- May 20, 1898.

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