VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Chester Grafton Ashley

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Chester Grafton Ashley

Roster ID 2805
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First Name:	Chester
Middle Name:	Grafton
Last Name:	Ashley
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Affiliation:	Class of 1867
Biography & Genealogy:	Chester Grafton Ashley, Class of 1867: New Market Cadet; Private, Co. A. Genealogy: Born- August 13, 1847, in Little Rock, Ark. Father- Gen. William E. Ashley; Mother- Fanny Grafton. Pat. Grandfather- Chester Ashley; Pat. Grandmother- Mary Watkins Worthington Elliot. Never married, no children. Career: Railroad Service Died- September 30, 1876, in Houston, Texas.

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