VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Bowen Funsten

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James Bowen Funsten

Roster ID 1794
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Bowen
Last Name:	Funsten
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1875
Biography & Genealogy:	James Bowen Funsten, Class of 1875: Born- July 9, 1872. Father- Dr. Oliver Ridgeway Funsten; Mother- Mary Bowen. Pat. Grandparents unknown. Mat. Grandfather- James M. Bowen; Mat.Grandmother unknown. Married- Ida Vivian Pratt, daughter of William Carter Pratt. Children- 1- James Bowen Funsten, Jr.; 2- Elise Pratt Funsten; 3- William Pratt Funsten; 4- Robert Vivian Funsten; 5- Stanard Ridgeway Funsten. Entered VMI- July 9, 1872 as 3rd Classman (Sophomore); Graduated- July 2, 1875 standing 21 in a class of 45. Careers- Lawyer; Clergyman; Bishop of Episcopal Church, Diocess of Idaho; Right Reverend in Boise, Idaho. Died- Dec. 1, 1918.

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