VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Preston Bowyer

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John Preston Bowyer

Roster ID 258
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Preston
Last Name:	Bowyer
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1849
Biography & Genealogy:	John Preston Bowyer, Class of 1849: Genealogy: Born- ca. 1829. Father- Henry Morton Bowyer; Mother- Sarah Preston. Pat. Grandfather- John Bowyer; Pat. Grandmother- Elizabeth Hubard. Mat. Grandparents- unknown. Never married, no children. Matriculated on July 21, 1845. At VMI for 1 year, 3 months. Military Record: Mexican War. Died- 1849, at sea while in route to California.
Additional Online Resources:	Letter of Recommendation

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