VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Thomas Crank

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John Thomas Crank

Roster ID 2847
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Thomas
Last Name:	Crank
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1867
Biography & Genealogy:	John Thomas Crank, Class of 1867: New Market Cadet; Private, Co. B. Genealogy: Born- June 8, 1847, near Charlottesville, Va. Father- George H. Crank; Mother- Miss E. Branham. Pat. Grandparents- unknown. Mat. Grandparents- unknown. Married- Miss V. Hume, in November 1883. Children- 1st: Douglas Crank; 2nd: George H. Crank; 3rd: Thomas Vernon Crank; 4th: Thelma Corneille Crank. VMI Record: Matriculated on December 31, 1863. Graduated on July 4, 1875. Career: Railroad service. Died- August 29, 1923, in Dallas, Texas. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, aka Maple Grove Cemetery, Denison, Grayson Co., Texas

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