VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Marcus Blakemore Irwin

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Marcus Blakemore Irwin

Roster ID 2409
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First Name:	Marcus
Middle Name:	Blakemore
Last Name:	Irwin
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Affiliation:	Class of 1865
Biography & Genealogy:	Irwin Marcus BBlakemore, Class of 1865: Born- April 5, 1846. Matriculated from Berryville, Va. At VMI 4 1/2 months. Military Record: Enlisted March 14, 1864 at Waynesboro for war as Private, Company E, 7th Va Cavalry (gray horse valued at $727). Absent sick April 1864. Unofficial source says wounded in action at Mt Jackson but doesn not give date. Paroled April 22, 1865 at Winchester. Post War Career: Farmer. Died- January 21, 1880 in Berryville, Va.

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