VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Frederick Williams

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James Frederick Williams

Roster ID 373
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Frederick
Last Name:	Williams
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Affiliation:	Class of 1849
Biography & Genealogy:	James Frederick Williams: Genealogy: Born- Sept. 25, 1827, in Liberty, Va. Father- Mathew Williams; Mother- Caroline Aunspaugh. Pat. Grandfather- unknown; Pat. Grandmother- Jennie McKnight. Mat. Grandfather- Peter Aunspaugh; Mat. Grandmother- Kate (last name unknown). 1st marriage- Ellen V. Noffsinger; one daughter- Nellie Williams. 2nd marriage- Cornelia Sherman; one son. Military Record- Civil War; possibly civilian employee of CSA in charge of Richmond-Bristol telegraph line. Career: Business; Telegraph. Died- June 1885, in Richmond, Va.

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