VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Thomas Philip Mathews

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Thomas Philip Mathews

Roster ID 504
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First Name:	Thomas
Middle Name:	Philip
Last Name:	Mathews
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Affiliation:	Class of 1856
Biography & Genealogy:	Thomas Philip Mathews, Class of 1856: Genealogy: Born- Aug. 27, 1835, near Pamplin City, Appomattox Co., Va. Father- William Mathews; Mother- Margaret Spencer. Pat. Grandfather- Rev. Philip Mathews; Pat. Grandmother- unknown. Mat. Grandparents- unknown. Married- Bettie Bolling Marshall; 1st child- John Daniel Mathews; 2nd- Thomas G. Mathews; 3rd- W. Kirk Mathews; 4th- William P. Mathews; 5th- Mrs. J.M. Whitfield; 6th- Mrs. G.L. Fairbank. Military Record- Civil War; Capt. and Surgeon; 18th Va. Co. E; Staff Surgeon- Gen. A.P. Hill; C.S.A. Career: Physician. Died- Jan. 11, 1905, in Manchester, Va.

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