VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Matthew Burwell Bassett Washington

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Matthew Burwell Bassett Washington

Roster ID 398
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First Name:	Matthew
Middle Name:	Burwell Bassett
Last Name:	Washington
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Affiliation:	Class of 1854
Biography & Genealogy:	Matthew Burwell Bassett Washington, Class of 1854: Genealogy: Born- Aug. 15, 1830, in Charleston, WVa. Father- George Fayette Washington; Mother- Maria Framer. Grandparents: unknown. Married- Anna Dandridge Buchanan; one child- Nannie Bind Washington. Military Record- Civil War; health exemption, but volunteered all he could. Career: Farmer; Capt, Winchester Continentals; Maj., 31st Va. Militia. Died- Aug. 1, 1868, in Frederick Co., Va.

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