VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Benjamin Decatur Booth

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Benjamin Decatur Booth

Roster ID 3088
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First Name:	Benjamin
Middle Name:	Decatur
Last Name:	Booth
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Affiliation:	Class of 1868
Biography & Genealogy:	Benjamin Decatur Booth, Class of 1868: Born- April 11, 1847. Matriculated from Petersburg, Va. At VMI for 5 months. Military Record: With Corps in Richmond trenches until it disbanded on April 2, 1864. Post War Record: Merchant. Died- April 19, 1928, in Petersburg, Va. Brother of Booth, SW '67.

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