
Historical Rosters Database
William Taylor Mason
Roster ID 2424This is a summary. Contact the Archives for additional biographical information.
First Name: | William |
Middle Name: | Taylor |
Last Name: | Mason |
Suffix: | |
Affiliation: | Class of 1865 |
Biography & Genealogy: | William Taylor Mason, Class of 1865: Born- c1844. Matriculated from Comorn, Va. At VMI 10 months over 2 years. Military Record: At VMI January 1 - December 1862. Unofficial source says joined horse artillery March 1863. No official record of such service found. VMI man appointed 1st Lieutenent, Aide-de-camp March 19, 1864. On staff of Brig Gen E.P. Alexander (his brother-in-law). Paroled at Appomattox April 9, 1865. Post war Career: Farmer. Died- September 1867 in New Orleans of yellow fever. |
