VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Clark

Historical Rosters Database

John Clark

Roster ID 484
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First Name:	John
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Last Name:	Clark
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Affiliation:	Class of 1853
Biography & Genealogy:	John Clark, Class of 1853: Genealogy: Born- April 30, 1833, in Halifax Co., Va. Father- William H. Clark; Mother- Elvira Henry. Pat. Grandparents- unknown. Mat. Grandfather- Patrick Henry, Jr.; Mat. Grandmother- Elvira Cabell. Married- Betty Sims Coleman; 1st child- Elvira Clark; 2nd- Maria Clark; 3rd- John Clark; 4th- Lina Clark; 5th- Phoebe Clark; 6th- Ethel Clark. VMI Record: Matriculated on July 16, 1849. At VMI for 1 year. Military Record: Civil War; 1st Lt., 53rd VA Infantry. Career: Infantry. Died- Feb. 25, 1915, in Halifax Co., Va.

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