VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Robert Semple Towles

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Robert Semple Towles

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First Name:	Robert
Middle Name:	Semple
Last Name:	Towles
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Affiliation:	Class of 1875
Biography & Genealogy:	Robert Semple Towles, Class of 1875: Genealogy: Born- March 31, 1853 in West Feliciana Parish, La. Father- Major John Turnbull Towels of St. Mary's, La.; Mother- Frances Eskridge of Staunton, Va. Pat. Grandfather- Dr. John Towels of Westmoreland Co. Va.; Pat. Grandmother- Susan Turnbull of La. Mat. Grandfather- William Eskridge of Staunton, Va. ;Mat. Grandmother- Margaret Brown. Married- Sarah Peachy, daughter of Charles Peachy. No children. VMI Record: Entered VMI- Aug. 24, 1871; Dismissed Jan. 23, 1874 for being absent without leave. Careers: Cotton planter; Farmer; Veterinary Surgeon. Died- Feb. 11, 1935 in Baines, La.

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