VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Matthew Emmett Cousins

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Matthew Emmett Cousins

Roster ID 2213
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First Name:	Matthew
Middle Name:	Emmett
Last Name:	Cousins
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Affiliation:	Class of 1878
Biography & Genealogy:	Matthew Emmett Cousins, Class of 1878: Genealogy: Born- ca. 1854. Father- Winfield Alexander Cousins; Mother- Martha Newhill. Pat Grandparents- unknown. Mat. Grandfather- Henry Newhill; Mat. Grandmother- Jane Moore. Married- Norah Jeanette Babbitt. Children- Apparently had sons. Names are unknown. VMI Record: Entered VMI- Sept. 10, 1874; Left after two years. Careers: M. E. Cousins & Sons General Supplies, Cotton and Seed Buyers. Died- Nov. 24, 1933 in Ringwood, NC.

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