VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Marsden Smith

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James Marsden Smith

Roster ID 2549
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Marsden
Last Name:	Smith
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Affiliation:	Class of 1865
Biography & Genealogy:	Smith James Marsden, Class of 1865: Born- December 11, 1844. Matriculated from Norfolk, Va. At VMI 1 year (entered as a 2nd year freshman). Military Record: Drill Master, Richmond spring-summer 1861. At unknown date enlisted as Private, Company C, Col J.S. Mosby's Regiment Virginia California (43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry). Paroled April 22, 1865 at Winchester. Post War Career: Episcopal Church. Stave exporter. Died- December 21, 1889 when he fell off dock. Buried Cedar Grove Cemetery there.

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