VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Richard Henry Lewis

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Richard Henry Lewis

Roster ID 2246
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First Name:	Richard
Middle Name:	Henry
Last Name:	Lewis
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Affiliation:	Class of 1878
Biography & Genealogy:	Richard Henry Lewis, Class of 1878 Genealogy: Born- April 26, 1858 in Farmsdale. Ala. Father- Col. Ivey Foreman Lewis; Mother- Amelia Catherine Rhodes. Pat. Grandfather- Richard Henry Lewis; Pat. Grandmother- Mary Foreman. Mat. Grandfather- James Rhodes; Mat. Grandmother- Edna Maria Kornegay. Never married, no children. VMI Record: Entered VMI- July 14, 1874; Graduated July 2, 1878 standing 16 in a class of 24. Careers- Farmer; He suffered from mental illness and was institutionalized much of his life. Died- July 18, 1921. in Hale Co. Ala.

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