
Historical Rosters Database
Samuel Brown Pettit
Roster ID 2743This is a summary. Contact the Archives for additional biographical information.
First Name: | Samuel |
Middle Name: | Brown |
Last Name: | Pettit |
Suffix: | |
Affiliation: | Class of 1866 |
Biography & Genealogy: | Samuel Brown Pettit, Class of 1866: Born- Novembber 6, 1844. Matriculated from Columbbia, Va. At VMI 1/2 year. Military Record: Enlisted at Richmond September 4, 1863 for war as Private, Lt J. Guerrant's Company Virginia Light Artillery (Goochland Light Artillery; Capt J.H. Guy's Company Light Artillery) (bounty). Medical board recommended furlough for him November 1863 (intermittant fever). On April 28, 1865 report of paroled POWs. Post War Career: Merchant. Died- March 15, 1884. |
