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Thomas Garland Jefferson (abt. 1847 - 1864)

Cadet Pvt. Thomas Garland Jefferson
Born about in Winterham, Amelia County, Virginiamap
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Son of and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at about age 17 in New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginiamap
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Biography

"Thomas Garland Jefferson
Class of 1867 (Freshman) Amelia County, Virginia
Cadet Private --Company B
Died three days after the battle in a nearby private home.
Buried at VMI."
From the f-a-g memorial Creator,
"He was a son of John Garland Jefferson and Otelia Mansfield Howlett of Winterham in Amelia County, VA.

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."


Sources

  • find a grave --Maintained by: deegraver--Originally Created by: kimshockey (reb)--Record added: Jul 05, 2003--Find A Grave Memorial # 7655821




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