VMI Archives Historical Rosters: George Alexander Porterfield

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George Alexander Porterfield

Roster ID 48
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First Name:	George
Middle Name:	Alexander
Last Name:	Porterfield
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Affiliation:	Class of 1844
Biography & Genealogy:	George Alexander Porterfield, Class of 1844. b. 1822, d. 1919 Charlestown WVA; Parents- George Porterfield and Mary Tabb; graduate; Mexican War- Adjt. Virginia Regiment. Civil War - Col. 25th Virginia Infantry Regiment CSA; banker; married Emily Terrill.

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