VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Cyrus Harding

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Cyrus Harding

Roster ID 481
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First Name:	Cyrus
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Last Name:	Harding
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Affiliation:	Class of 1856
Biography & Genealogy:	Cyrus Harding, Class of 1856: Genealogy: Born- Nov. 17, 1834, in Northumberland Co., Va. Father- Cyrus Harding; Mother- Juliette Martin. Pat. Grandparents- unknown. Mat. Grandfather- Joseph Martin; Mat. Grandmother- Marian Terry. 1st marriage- Harriet Blackaby, no children. 2nd marriage- Laura E. Blackwell; 3 sons died young, one daughter- Eugenia Gertrude Chilton. 3rd marriage- Julia G. Blackwell. Military Record- Civil War; Major, 15th Va. Cavalry. Career: Planter. Died- March 23, 1893, in Richmond Co., Va.

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