VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Mathews Cary

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John Mathews Cary

Roster ID 90
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Mathews
Last Name:	Cary
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Affiliation:	Class of 1848
Biography & Genealogy:	John Mathews Cary, Class of 1848: Genealogy: Born- Sept. 19, 1829, in Lewisburg, WVA Father- William Cary; Mother- Ophelia Mathews. Pat. Grandparents: unknown. Mat. Grandfather- John Mathews; Mat. Grandmother- unknown. Never married; no children. VMI Record: Matriculated on July 21, 1845 from Greenbrier Co., VA. Graduated on July 4, 1848. Career: Teacher, Engineer. Died- May, 05, 1853, in Lewisburg, WVa.
Additional Online Resources:	Cary Papers

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