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John Milton Gouldin

Roster ID 935
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First Name:John
Middle Name:Milton
Last Name:Gouldin
Suffix:
Affiliation:Class of 1859
Biography & Genealogy:Gouldin John Milton, Class of 1859: Born- 1839. Matriculated from Richmond, Va. At VMI 1 year. Believed to have attended UVa and UMd. Military Record: Elected Captain, Sparta Grays December 2, 1860. Entered service with company at Sparta Apil 24, 1861 for 1 year. Became Company H, 30th Virginia. Absent sick late 1861. Dropped as Captain at April 16, 1862 re-organization but elected Major 3 days later. In arrest October 1862. Wounded in action (left knee) June 2, 1864 at Cold Harbor. Absent several months. Appointed Lt Col December 8, 1864 (Date of rank November 5). Paroled at Appomattox. Post War Career: Physician. Married Susan Jones Wright. Died- September 20, 1878 near Rexburg, Va.

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