VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Evan Ellis

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John Evan Ellis

Roster ID 2873
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Evan
Last Name:	Ellis
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1867
Biography & Genealogy:	John Evan Ellis, Class of 1867: Born- May 5, 1846. Matriculated from Ellisville, VA. At VMI 5 months (Sep. 7, 1863- Jan. 29, 1864). Military Record: Enlisted May 15, 1864 at Orange Court House for war as a Private with Company I, 6th Virginia Cavalry; Rolls from Sep-Oct 1864 show him absent on horse detail; all other extant rolls indicate he was present for duty. Post War Career: Farmer in Orange County, VA. Died- after 1904. Exact date unknown.

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