VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Deane Hobson

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Deane Hobson

Roster ID 947
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First Name:	Deane
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Last Name:	Hobson
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Affiliation:	Class of 1859
Biography & Genealogy:	Hobson Deane, Class of 1859: Born- 1840. Matriculated from Lynchburg, Va. At VMI 4 months. Military Record: Enlisted April 21, 1861 at Richmond as Private, Company F, 21st Va. Discharged May 20, 1861. Enlisted August 1, (probably 1861) as Private, Capt D. Shanks's Company Va House Artillery (Capt P.P. Johnston's Co; Capt J. Breathed's Company). Corporal. Absent sick summer 1864. Paroled at Lynchburg April 13, 1865 as Sergeant. Post War Career: "Moved west in 1878 and not heard from since. Dead." (Some records spell first name "Dean.") Died- ?.

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