VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William James Sargeant

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William James Sargeant

Roster ID 530
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	James
Last Name:	Sargeant
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Affiliation:	Class of 1856
Biography & Genealogy:	William James Sargeant, Class of 1856: Genealogy: Born- May 23, 1831, in Albemarle Co., Va. Father- Nathaniel Sargeant; Mother- Louisa (nee') Sargeant. Pat. Grandfather- Nathaniel Sargeant; Pat. Grandmother- Martha Sargeant. Mat. Grandmother- William Sargeant; Mat. Grandmother- Betsy (last name unknown). Married- Annie Maria Henderson; 1st child- Robert Sargeant; 2nd- Edward Sargeant; 3rd- Harry Sargeant; 4th- Louisa Sargeant; 5th- Hannah Sargeant. Military Record- Civil War; Capt., Co. H, 23rd Va. Infantry, C.S.A. Career: Teacher. Died- ca. 1899-1902, in California.

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