VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James William Garnett

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James William Garnett

Roster ID 1941
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	William
Last Name:	Garnett
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Affiliation:	Class of 1875
Biography & Genealogy:	James William Garnett, Class of 1875: Genealogy: Born- Apr. 6, 1852 Father- Absalom Garnett; Mother- Mary C. Early. Pat. Grandfather- Rev. James Garnett; Pat. Grandmother- unknown, Mat. Grandparents- unknown. Married- Mary M. Goodman, daughter of James Goodman in 1877. Children- 1- Mary Garnett; 2- Elizabeth Garnett; 3- Clara Garnett. VMI Record: Entered VMI- Sept. 1, 1871; Graduated July 4, 1875 standing 38th in a class of 45. Careers: Farmer Died- May 18, 1924.

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