VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John G. Abney

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John G. Abney

Roster ID 1445
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	G.
Last Name:	Abney
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1873
Biography & Genealogy:	John G. Abney, Class of 1873: Genealogy: Born- Feb. 20, 1855 in Harrison Co. Texas. Father- Zachariah Abney; Mother- Elizabeth S. McClure. No information on grandparents. Married- Nettie Thompson of Alabama. Children- 1- John D. Abney; 2- Nettie Abney; 3- Frances Abney. VMI Record: Entered VMI- Aug. 30, 1870 as 3rd Classman (Sophomore); Dismissed May 8, 1871. Attended University of Virginia after that and then studied Law in Marshall, Texas. Careers: Lawyer. Died- May 10, 1896 in Harrison Co. Texas.

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