Historical Rosters Database
Details for Roster ID 3004
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| Name: | George Champion Ruffin |
| Affiliation: | Class of 1867 |
| Biography & Genealogy: | George Champion Ruffin, Class of 1867: Born- March 3, 1845. Matriculated from Petersburg, Va. At VMI 1 year, 1 month (repeated freshman year). Military Record: At VMI September 6, 1862-September 23, 1863. Enlilsted September 16, 1863 at Petersburg for war as Private, Company B, 12th Battalion Virginia Light Artillery (Capt S.T. Martin's Company). Corporal. Paroled April 22, 1865 near Burkeville. Died- September 28, 1913 in Price George County. Grandson of agricultural reformer and Southern rights activist E. Ruffin. |
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