VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Madison Talbott

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James Madison Talbott

Roster ID 2775
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Madison
Last Name:	Talbott
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	Talbott James Madison, Class of 1866: Born- September 18, 1847. Matriculated from Richmond, Va. At VMI 7 1/2 months. Military Record: Enlisted for war August 21, 1864 at Richmond as Pvt, Company A, 13th Battalion Virginia Light Artillery (Capt G.G. Otey's Battery; Capt D.N. Walker's Battery). Rolls for December 31, 1864 and February 28, 1865 (only ones on file) show him on detached duty at Ft Gregg. Paroled at Lynchburg April 13, 1865. Post War Career: Tobacco Manufacturer. Died- January 15, 1897 in Richmond.

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