VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Woods Massie

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James Woods Massie

Roster ID 343
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Woods
Last Name:	Massie
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Affiliation:	Class of 1849
Biography & Genealogy:	James Woods Massie, Class of 1849 & VMI Faculty member: Genealogy: Born- May 28, 1826, in Augusta Co., Va. Father- Nathaniel Massie; Mother- Susan Woods. Grandparents: unknown. Married- Sophonisba Breckinridge McDowell, daughter of VA governor James McDowell; one son- James McDowell Massie. Military Record- Civil War; Lt. Col., 51st Virginia Infantry Regt. Career- Teacher, Lawyer. Died- Jan. 26, 1872, in Lexington, Va.
Additional Online Resources:	Papers

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