VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Scott Nicholas Jr.

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John Scott Nicholas Jr.

Roster ID 2328
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Scott
Last Name:	Nicholas
Suffix:	Jr.
Affiliation:	Class of 1864MS
Biography & Genealogy:	John Scott Nicholas Jr., Class of 1864-MS: Born- February 10, 1842. Matriculated from New Canton, Va. At VMI 3 weeks. Military Record: Enlisted April 27, 1862 at Richmond for 3 years or war as Private, Company K, 4th Virginia Cavalry. In hospital (Farmville) August 12-October 17, 1862. To Corporal late 1862. Horse Killed in Action June 29, 1863 at Westminister, Maryland (Gettysburg Campaign). To Sergeant Octobber 1, 1863. Paroled April 15, 1865. Post War Career: Farmer; postal clerk; Revenue Department clerk. Died- September 21, 1908 in Lynchburg, Va.

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