VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Wirt Adams

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Wirt Adams

Roster ID 798
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First Name:	Wirt
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Last Name:	Adams
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Affiliation:	Class of 1873
Biography & Genealogy:	Wirt Adams, Class of 1873 Genealogy: Born- Feb. 12, 1852 in Jackson City, Miss. Father- Gen. Wirt Adams; Mother- Sally H. Mayrant Pat. Grandfather- Judge George Adams; Pat. Grandmother- Anna Weissiger Mat. Grandfather- Maj. John Mayrant; Mat. Grandmother- Unknown Married- Sallie Yerger also of Jackson, Miss. Children- 1- Mayrant Adams; 2- Norvelle Adams VMI Record: Entered VMI- Sept. 13, 1869; Graduated July 4, 1873 standing 48 in a class of 51 Also a graduate of the University of Va. Careers: Lawyer; Revenue Agent in Miss. for over 30 years until his death. Died- April 25, 1914

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