VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Robert A. Ford

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Robert A. Ford

Roster ID 679
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First Name:	Robert
Middle Name:	A.
Last Name:	Ford
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1858
Biography & Genealogy:	Robert A. Ford, Class of 1858: Born- ca. 1837 Matriculated from Richmond, VA. At VMI 1 year. Personal Record: dismissed from VMI for neglect of studies and excessive demerits; identificatiton speculative, but may have been the "Robert A. Ford" who on May 9, 1861 in Henrico County enlisted in Company I, 10th Virginia Cavalry as a Corporal; promoted to sergeant Jan. 1, 1863; signed parole at Ashland on Apr. 23, 1865. Died- unknown.

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