VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Francis Tompkins Lee

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Francis Tompkins Lee

Roster ID 2725
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First Name:	Francis
Middle Name:	Tompkins
Last Name:	Lee
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	Francis Tompkins Lee, Class of 1866: New Market Cadet; Private, Co. D. Genealogy: Born- December 1, 1845, in Lynchburg, Va. Father- John Burwell Lee; Mother- Lilia Tompkins. Pat. Grandfather- Beverly Lee; Pat. Grandmother- Rebecca Lee. Mat. Grandfather- Alexander Tompkins; Mat. Grandmother- Elizabeth Byrd. Married- Lucy Harrison Norvell; April 23, 1867. Children- 1st: Lorenzo Norvell; 2nd: Lelia Byrd; 3rd: Francis Marshall; 4th: Mary; 5th: John Burwell Lee. Careers: Farmer-Tobacconist-Coal Operator. Died- July 12, 1918, in Lynchburg, VA; buried Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg.

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