VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Taylor Mason

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William Taylor Mason

Roster ID 2424
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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.

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