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Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

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Preferred Citation

Patton Family biographical manuscript, 1892. MS 0320. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a biographical sketch of John M. Patton Sr. and his seven sons, all of whom served in the Confederate Army. The manuscript was prepared in January 1892 by John M. Patton, Jr., VMI Class of 1846.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Patton family
• Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1833-1864
• Patton, Hugh M., 1841-
• Patton, John M. (John Mercer), 1797-1858
• Patton, Waller T. (Waller Tazewell), 1835-1863
• Soldiers -- Confederate States of America
• Virginia Military Institute—Biography