VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Charles Lorraine Ruffin

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Charles Lorraine Ruffin

Roster ID 318
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First Name:	Charles
Middle Name:	Lorraine
Last Name:	Ruffin
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Affiliation:	Class of 1852
Biography & Genealogy:	Charles Lorraine Ruffin, Class of 1852: Genealogy: Born- Sept. 10, 1832, in Prince George Co., Va. Father- Edmund Ruffin; Mother- Susan Travis. Pat. Grandfather- George Ruffin; Pat. Grandmother- Jane Lucas. Mat. Grandfather- Champion Travis; Mat. Grandmother- Elizabeth Boush. Married- Henrietta Alice Harrison; 1st child- Charles Lorraine Ruffin, Jr. (VMI Class of 1886); 2nd child- Mary Ruffin. Military Record- Civil War, Pvt., Charleston, S.C. Infantry Co., later artillery Co.; C.S.A. Career: Farmer, Civil Engineer. Died- Jan. 09, 1870, in Prince George Co., Va.

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