
Historical Rosters Database
Robert Meriweather Harper
Roster ID 2306This is a summary. Contact the Archives for additional biographical information.
First Name: | Robert |
Middle Name: | Meriweather |
Last Name: | Harper |
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Affiliation: | Class of 1864MS |
Biography & Genealogy: | Harper Robert Meriweather, Class of 1864-MS: Born- 1840. Matriculated from Prince Edward Court House. At Hampden-Sydney College 1859-1860. At VMI 3 weeks. MD, Medical Colleege of Virginia 1862. Military Career: Appointed Assistant Surgeon August 16, 1862 (date of rank May 15). Served in hospitals in Liberty (now Bedford), Richmond, and Farmville. Ordered to report to Medical Purveyor March 1865. Captured April 3, 1865. Paroled April 20, 1865. Died- 1874 near Worsham. |
