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Col Robert James Washington

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Col Robert James Washington

Birth
Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA
Death
7 Nov 1910 (aged 69)
Colonial Beach, Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Oak Grove, Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Civil War Veteran, Virginia State Senator
Class of 1861 VMI
Matriculated from Oak Grove, Va. At VMI 1 year. Enlisted for 1 year July 10, 1861 at Ashland as Pvt, Company H 9th Va. Cavalry. Absent on special duty March-April 1862. To Sgt April 7, 1862. Wounded in action (leg) June 28, 1862 near York River Railroad. Absent wounded summer-fall 1862. To 1st Lt and Adjutant Oct. 18, 1862. Signed parole at Ashland April 28, 1865.
Post War Career: Farmer. Commonwealth's Attorney. Represented King George, Richmond, Westmorland, Northumberland, and Lancaster counties in Va. Senate 1891-94.
Civil War Veteran, Virginia State Senator
Class of 1861 VMI
Matriculated from Oak Grove, Va. At VMI 1 year. Enlisted for 1 year July 10, 1861 at Ashland as Pvt, Company H 9th Va. Cavalry. Absent on special duty March-April 1862. To Sgt April 7, 1862. Wounded in action (leg) June 28, 1862 near York River Railroad. Absent wounded summer-fall 1862. To 1st Lt and Adjutant Oct. 18, 1862. Signed parole at Ashland April 28, 1865.
Post War Career: Farmer. Commonwealth's Attorney. Represented King George, Richmond, Westmorland, Northumberland, and Lancaster counties in Va. Senate 1891-94.


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