VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Blair Randolph Burwell

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Blair Randolph Burwell

Roster ID 3096
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First Name:	Blair
Middle Name:	Randolph
Last Name:	Burwell
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Affiliation:	Class of 1868
Biography & Genealogy:	Blair Randolph Burwell, Class of 1868. Born- 15 April 1848. Matriculated from Taylors Store. At VMI 5 months. Military Record: Entered VMI 8 November 1864. With Corps in Richmond trenches until it disbanded on 2 April 1865. Post War Career: Realtor, Merchant, Railroader, Cotton Compressor. At Roanoke College 1865-1866 (or 1866-1867, records unclear). Married Helen S. Graves. He was an Episcopalian. Died- 15 October 1928 in Roanoke, VA. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery there.

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