VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Benjamin Brown Ayres

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Benjamin Brown Ayres

Roster ID 3084
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First Name:	Benjamin
Middle Name:	Brown
Last Name:	Ayres
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Affiliation:	Class of 1868
Biography & Genealogy:	Benjamin Brown Ayres, Class of 1868: Matriculated from Richmond, Va. Entered VMI March 29, 1865. Served with Corps of Cadets in the trenches at Richmond, Va. until the Corps disbanded April 2, 1865. Resigned after that. Brother of Ambrose Ford Ayres, Class of 1868.

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