VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Marcellus Daniel Cowherd

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Marcellus Daniel Cowherd

Roster ID 2292
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First Name:	Marcellus
Middle Name:	Daniel
Last Name:	Cowherd
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Affiliation:	Class of 1864MS
Biography & Genealogy:	Marcellus Daniel Cowherd, Class of 1864 MS: Born- Feb. 13, 1839. Matriculated from Gordonsville, Va. At VMI 4 weeks. Military Record: Enlisted at Winchester, Va., on July 6, 1861, for 1 year as Private, Co. C, 13th Va. To Sgt. on April, 24, 1862. Signed parole May 19, 1865, as Private, Va. Reserves. Post War Career: Farmer. Died- Aug. 9, 1929.

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