VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Henry Timberlake Jr.

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John Henry Timberlake Jr.

Roster ID 2346
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Henry
Last Name:	Timberlake
Suffix:	Jr.
Affiliation:	Class of 1864MS
Biography & Genealogy:	Timberlake John Henry Jr., Class of 1864-MS: Born- May 8, 1840. Matriculated from Greenwood Depot, Va. At VMI 4 weeks. At Uva 1858-59. Military Record: Unofficial source says in 10th Va Cavalry fall 1861 until discharged for health reasons. On March 15, 1862 elected 1st Lt, Capt J.M. Carrington's Company Va Light Artillery (Charlottesville Artillery). Sick in hospital (debilitas) December 1862 at least April 1863. Resigned June 4, 1863 and discharged June 20 for ill health ("chronic disorder of the liver"). Post War Career: Teacher; merchant; farmer. Killed by horse near Brownsville. Died- December 10, 1881.

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