VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Sellman Parran

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William Sellman Parran

Roster ID 516
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Sellman
Last Name:	Parran
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Affiliation:	Class of 1856
Biography & Genealogy:	William Sellman Parran, Class of 1856: Genealogy: Born- June 8, 1834, or July 5, 1835, in Hardy Co., WVa. Father- Dr. Nathaniel Dare Parran; Mother- Evelina Williams. Pat. Grandfather- Richard Parran; Pat. Grandmother- Mary Dare. Mat. Grandparents- unknown. Married- Jennie Graves- 1st child- Emma Dare Parran Coleman; 2nd- William S. Parran, Jr. Military Record- Civil War, Capt., Surgeon; Courtney's Artillery Bn.; C.S.A Career: Physician. Died- Sept. 17, 1862, in the Battle of Sharpsburg, Md.

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