VMI Archives Historical Rosters: George William Spotts

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George William Spotts

Roster ID 786
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First Name:	George
Middle Name:	William
Last Name:	Spotts
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1860
Biography & Genealogy:	George William Spotts, Class of 1860: Born- September 1839. Matriculated from Jeffersonville, Va. At Emory and Henry 1854-57. At VMI 1 year. Military Record: Entered service July 25, 1861 as 2nd Lt, Company H, 8th Virginia Cavalry. To Lt by February 1862. On duty with staff of Col W.H. Jenifer (brigade commander) May 1862. To Captain May 15 submitted resignation November 2, 1862 as "unable to perform military duty by reason of chroni disease of urinary organ." No further record of service found. Died- September 5, 1890.

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