VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Frank Dabney Richards

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Frank Dabney Richards

Roster ID 4210
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First Name:	Frank
Middle Name:	Dabney
Last Name:	Richards
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Affiliation:	Class of 1898
Biography & Genealogy:	Frank Dabney Richards, Class of 1898: Born- Dec. 22, 1871 Rockingham Co. Va. Father- George W. Richards; Mother- Lucile Carr. Pat. Grandfather- Fontaine Richards; Pat. Grandmother- Sarah Mills. Mat. Grandfather- Samuel D. Carr; Mat. Grandmother- Frances Thomas. Married- Aug. 20, 1902 to Evangeline (Eva) Potter, daughter of Abram Potter of Cooper Co. Mo. Children- 1- A. P. Richards; 2- Nellie Richards; 3- Frances Richards; 4- Lois Richards. Entered VMI- Sept. 1, 1893; Resigned May 27, 1896. Careers: Sgt. in Co. L 4th Immune Infantry USA in Spanish- American War.; U.S. Inspector, Dept. of Agriculture in Pensacola, Fla. Died- Jan. 12, 1965.

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