John F. Bransford papersMS.0278Virginia Military Institute Archives

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This collection consists of the papers from the career of John F. Bransford, including:

  • Correspondence (1889-1916)
  • Articles about Central American research
  • Medical school diploma
  • Certificates
  • Paroled prisoner's pass (April 10, 1865)

 Biographical / Historical

John Francis Bransford was born in 1846 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. He graduated from VMI in 1867 and was a New Market cadet. After graduation he was a surgeon and served in the United States Navy from 1872 to 1901. Bransford died in 1911 near Bon Air, Virginia.

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 Preferred Citation

John F. Bransford papers. Manuscript # 0278, Virginia Military Institute Archives

 Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1867 United States -- Navy -- Officers -- Biography New Market Cadets Military passes United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865 Correspondence Diplomas Certificates