VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John William Ashby

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John William Ashby

Roster ID 562
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	William
Last Name:	Ashby
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1855
Biography & Genealogy:	John William Ashby, Class of 1855: Born- Dec. 15, 1833, in White Post, Clarke Co., Va. Father- Buckner Ashby; Mother- Sophia G. Ashby. Pat. Grandparents: unknown. Mat. Grandfather- James Baker; Mat. Grandmother- Nancy Campbell. Never married; no children. Military Record: Civil War, Pvt., 12th Va. Cavalry. Career: Miller. Died- April 9, 1865, in Appomattox, Va.

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