He was a first cousin, 3 times removed, to President Thomas Jefferson, their common ancestors being Thomas Jefferson (1678-1731) and Mary Field (1679-1715) of Henrico Co., Va.
Cadet at VMI when he died following the Battle of New Market.
His tombstone says "killed May 15 1864", but he was actually wounded that day and died on 18 May 1864 from the wounds."
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Categories: Virginia Military Institute Museum, Lexington, Virginia | Battle of New Market