VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Joseph Hobson Harris

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Joseph Hobson Harris

Roster ID 365
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First Name:	Joseph
Middle Name:	Hobson
Last Name:	Harris
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Affiliation:	Class of 1854
Biography & Genealogy:	Joseph Hobson Harris, Class of 1854: Genealogy: Born- May 8, 1832, in Powhatan Co., Va. Father- Hilary Harris; Mother- Phoebe Ann Hobson. Pat. Grandfather- Nelson Harris; Pat. Grandmother- Mary Pryor. Mat. Grandfather- Joseph Hobson; Mat. Grandmother- Mary (last name unknown). Never married, no children. Career: Civil Engineer, Tobacco Business. Died- Feb. 19, 1858, in Clarksville, Tn.

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