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Details for Roster ID 2370
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| Name: | James Robert Castleman |
| Affiliation: | Class of 1865 |
| Biography & Genealogy: | James Robert Castleman, Class of 1865: Born- Aug. 7, 1845. Matriculated from Berryville, Va. At VMI 15 months. Military Record: Enlisted Aug. 1, 1863, in Culpeper Co., for 3 years as Private, Co. D, 6th Va. Cavalry. Captured July 2, 1864, at home of relative near Snicker's Ferry, Va. Held at Old Capitol Prison, DC, and Elmira, NY. Paroled and exchanged on Feb. 1865. Took oath on April 25, 1865, at Winchester, Va. Post War Career: Hotel Clerk. Died- Nov. 23, 1885. |
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