VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Thomas Doddridge Claiborne

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Thomas Doddridge Claiborne

Roster ID 617
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First Name:	Thomas
Middle Name:	Doddridge
Last Name:	Claiborne
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Affiliation:	Class of 1857
Biography & Genealogy:	Thomas Doddridge Claiborne, Class of 1857: Genealogy: Born- ca. 1837, in "Mount Blane", near Danville, Va. Father- Col. Leonard Claiborne; Mother- Letitia White Clark. Pat. Grandfather- Richard Henry Claiborne; Pat. Grandmother- Mary Cook. Mat. Grandfather- Col. William Clark; Mat. Grandmother- Jane White. Never married, no children. VMI Record- Matriculated on January 4, 1854. At VMI for 1 year. Military Record- Civil War; LtCol., Danville Grays(18th Va. Infantry), 7th Confederate Cavalry, C.S.A. Career: Planter. Died- Dec. 29, 1864, in "Mount Blanc" near Daville, Va.

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