VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Campbell Bascom Slemp

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Campbell Bascom Slemp

Roster ID 3833
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First Name:	Campbell
Middle Name:	Bascom
Last Name:	Slemp
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Affiliation:	Class of 1891
Biography & Genealogy:	Campbell Bascom Slemp, Class of 1891: Genealogy: Born- Sept. 4, 1870 in Turkey Cove, Lee Co. Va. Father- Campbell Slemp; Mother- Nannie B. Cawood. Pat. Grandfather- Sebastian Smith Slemp. No information on other grandparents. Never married, no children. VMI Record: Entered VMI- Aug. 26, 1887; Graduated June 25, 1891 standing 1st in a class of 33. Careers: Adjutant Professor at VMI 1892-93;1895-1901; Capitalist; Member of US Congress; Secretary to President Calvin Coolidge; Lawyer in Big Stone Gap, Va. Died- Died Aug. 7, 1943.

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