VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Lewis Ashby

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James Lewis Ashby

Roster ID 276
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Lewis
Last Name:	Ashby
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1852
Biography & Genealogy:	James Lewis Ashby; Class of 1852. Genealogy: Born- Nov. 06, 1831, in Clarke Co., Va. Father- Buckner Ashby; Mother- Sophia G. Baker. Pat. Grandparents: unknown. Mat. Grandfather- James Baker; Mat. Grandmother- Nancy Campbell. Never married, no children. Military Record- Civil War; Pvt, 6th Va. Cavalry, Co. D. Career: Civil Engineer; Miller. Died- in the Battle of Trevilian's Station, June 11, 1864.

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