VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Alexander Cassius Layne

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Alexander Cassius Layne

Roster ID 65
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First Name:	Alexander
Middle Name:	Cassius
Last Name:	Layne
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Affiliation:	Class of 1846
Biography & Genealogy:	Alexander Cassius Layne, Class of 1846. b. 1825 Covington, VA; d. 1860 (consumption) Richmond, VA., buried Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond); Parents- Douglas B. Layne and Mary Holmes; non-graduate; Mexican War - U.S. Volunteers; 1st. Lt. Virginia Guards stationed at the Richmond Armory m. 1853 Ellen Douglas Clark.

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