VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Joshua Skinner

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Joshua Skinner

Roster ID 2547
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First Name:	Joshua
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Last Name:	Skinner
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Affiliation:	Class of 1865
Biography & Genealogy:	Skinner Joshua, Class of 1865: Born- June 17, 1845. Matriculated from Hertford, North Carolina. At VMI 1 year. Military Record: Drill Master with North Carolina troops summer-fall 1861. At VMI February 10-July 8, 1862. At unknown date enlisted as Pvt, 68th North Carolina (originally 66th North Carolina). Captured in North Carolina December 10, 1863. Held at Point Lookout, Maryland. Exchanged February 24, 1865. Post War Career: Farmer. Died- Hertford, North Carolina May 22, 1911.

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