VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Henry Benskin Christian

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Henry Benskin Christian

Roster ID 414
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First Name:	Henry
Middle Name:	Benskin
Last Name:	Christian
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Affiliation:	Class of 1851
Biography & Genealogy:	Henry Benskin Christian, Class of 1851. Genealogy: Born- ca. 1830. Father- Janes Rivers Christian; Mother- Caroline Christian. Pat. Grandfather- William Christian; Mat. Grandfather- Collier Christian. Grandmothers- unknown. Married- Pence Shrikehise, one daughter. VMI Record- Matriculated on July 21, 1847 from New Kent Co., VA. At VMI for 3 months. Military Record- Civil War, Surgeon, CSA. Career: Doctor. Died- unknown.

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