VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Colvert Spiller

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John Colvert Spiller

Roster ID 897
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Colvert
Last Name:	Spiller
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Affiliation:	Class of 1870
Biography & Genealogy:	John Colvert Spiller, Class of 1870: Genealogy: Born- ca. 1849 in Page Co. Va. Father- Edward N. Spiller; Mother- Mary Misboro. Pat. Grandfather- Henry Spiller; Pat. Grandmother- Ann Calvert. Mat. Grandfather- William Misboro; Mat. Grandmother- Rachel McKay. Never married, no children. VMI Record: Entered VMI- Nov. 15, 1865; Graduated July 4, 1870, standing 19 in a class of 52. Careers- Civil Engineer; Contractor. Died- April 1, 1883 in Baltimore, Md.

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