VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Richard Peyton Goodman

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Richard Peyton Goodman

Roster ID 2701
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First Name:	Richard
Middle Name:	Peyton
Last Name:	Goodman
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	Goodman Richard Peyton, Class of 1866: (Some records show name as "Peyton R. Goodman.") Born- 1844. Matriculated from Columbia, Va. At VMI 2 1/2 months. Military Record: At Camp Lee as a conscript early 1864. Assigned as Private to Company H, 3rd Va Cavalry. Wounded in Action May 28, 1864. Absent sick late summer-early fall 1864. Post War Career: 1918 in Smithville, Ga.

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