VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Samuel Houston Letcher

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Samuel Houston Letcher

Roster ID 3201
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First Name:	Samuel
Middle Name:	Houston
Last Name:	Letcher
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Affiliation:	Class of 1869
Biography & Genealogy:	Samuel Houston Letcher, Class of 1869: New Market Cadet; Private, Co. D. Genealogy: Born- January 4, 1848, in Lexington, Va. Father- John Letcher; Mother- Mary Susan Holt. Pat. Grandfather- William Houston Letcher; Pat. Grandmother-Elizabeth Davidson. Mat. Grandfather- Dr. Richard Holt; Mat. Grandmother- Elizabeth Shafer. Never married, no children. Careers: Lawyer-State Senator-Jurist. Died- September 5, 1914, in Lexington, Va. He is buried in the family plot in Lexington, Va.

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