VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Holis Barclay Spiller

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Holis Barclay Spiller

Roster ID 896
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First Name:	Holis
Middle Name:	Barclay
Last Name:	Spiller
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Affiliation:	Class of 1870
Biography & Genealogy:	Hollis Barclay Spiller, Class of 1870: Genealogy: Born- June 23, 1849 in Botetourt Co. Va. Father- James Madison Spiller; Mother- Caroline Kyle. Pat. Grandfather- George Spiller; Pat. Grandmother- Mary Spears. Mat. Grandfather- Barclay Kyle; Mat. Grandmother- Jane McDonald. Married- Marietta Watson in 1881. Children- 1- Richard Hampden Spiller; 2- Hollis Spiller; 3- James Madison Spiller; 4- Ada Spiller; 5- Mary Frances Spiller; 6- John Spiller; 7- Paul Spiller. VMI Record: Entered VMI- Aug. 31, 1867; Graduated July 4, 1870 standing 31st in a class of 52. Careers: Civil Engineer with Southern Pacific Railroad. Died- Nov. 28, 1926.

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