VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Lucas Powell Thompson

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Lucas Powell Thompson

Roster ID 366
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First Name:	Lucas
Middle Name:	Powell
Last Name:	Thompson
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Affiliation:	Class of 1849
Biography & Genealogy:	Lucas Powell Thompson Jr. Class of 1849: Born- ca. 1828 in Amherst Co. Va. Father- Judge Lucas Powell Thompson; Mother- Susan Caroline Tapscott. Pat. Grandfather- John Thompson; Pat. Grandmother- Rebecca Powell. (No information on Mat. Grandparents). Entered VMI July 17, 1846; Graduated July 4, 1849 standing 24 in a class of 24 Graduated from the University of Va. Law School also. Career- Lawyer. Died- ca. Oct. 1854 of pneumonia.

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