VMI Archives Historical Rosters: James Henry Waddell

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James Henry Waddell

Roster ID 605
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First Name:	James
Middle Name:	Henry
Last Name:	Waddell
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Affiliation:	Class of 1855
Biography & Genealogy:	James Henry Waddell, Class of 1855: Genealogy: Born- April 9, 1833, in Waynesboro, Va. Father- Livingston Waddell; Mother- Hannah Winters Estill. Pat. Grandfather- James Gordon; Pat. Grandmother- Lucy Gordon. Mat. Grandfather- John Estill; Mat. Grandmother- Patsy Miller. Never married, no children. Military Record- Civil War, Adjutant, 26th Va. Infantry, C.S.A. Career: VMI Professor; Civil Engineer. Died- April 8, 1884, in Montgomery, Alabama.

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