VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Robert Castleman

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James Robert Castleman

Roster ID 2370
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Robert
Last Name:	Castleman
Suffix:
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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