VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Monroe Dunlavy

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James Monroe Dunlavy

Roster ID 2689
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Monroe
Last Name:	Dunlavy
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	James Monroe Dunlavy, Class of 1866: Born- Oct. 20, 1847. Matriculated from Mathews Court House, VA. At VMI 1 year, 6 months. Military Record: Enlisted July 23, 1861 at Mathews Court House as a Private, Company I, 61st Virginia Militia; company became Company F, 5th Virginia Cavalry in the spring of 1862; detailed to Commissary Department on March 1, 1862; discharged as a minor on July 23, 1862; resigned from VMI March 5, 1864; rejoined Company F, 5th Virginia Cavalry; name found on clothing receipt roll from July 27, 1864. Post War Career: Life insurance agent. Died- Jan. 20, 1909.

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