VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Alexander Negus Breckinridge

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Alexander Negus Breckinridge

Roster ID 477
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First Name:	Alexander
Middle Name:	Negus
Last Name:	Breckinridge
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Affiliation:	Class of 1853
Biography & Genealogy:	Alexander Negus Breckinridge, Class of 1853: Matriculated on July 12, 1849 from Staunton, VA. At VMI for a half of a year. Genealogy: Born- Nov. 01, 1831, in Staunton, Va. Father- John Boise Breckinridge; Mother- Caroline Heiskell. Pat. Grandparents: unknown. Mat. Grandfather- Peter Heiskell; Mat. Grandmother- Susan (last name unknown). Married- Betty Wright; 1st child- Alexander Breckinridge; 2nd- Barclay Breckinridge. Military Record- Civil War; Lt., Staunton Artillery, C.S.A. Career: Steward at Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institution in Staunton, Va.; Civil servant; Farmer. Died- April 22, 1895, in Washington D.C.

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