VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Henry [?] Henderson

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William Henry [?] Henderson

Roster ID 15
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Henry [?]
Last Name:	Henderson
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1842
Biography & Genealogy:	William H. Henderson. Class of 1842. Genealogy: Born circa 1823; Father- Richard Henry Henderson; Mother- Orra Moor. Marriage- never married. Cousin of Sarah Henderson Smith, the wife of VMI's first Superintendent, Francis H. Smith. VMI record: Entered VMI Nov. 13, 1839 from Leesburg VA and graduated July 4, 1842, standing 2nd in a class of 16 graduates. Military record: none. Career: lawyer. Died April 16, 1861, in Louisiana.

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