VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Dennis Buster

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William Dennis Buster

Roster ID 2668
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Dennis
Last Name:	Buster
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	William Dennis Buster, Class of 1866: New Market Cadet; Private, Co. A. Genealogy: Born- 1845, in Charlotte Co., Va. Father- James S. Buster; Mother- Martha Rice. Pat. Grandfather- James Buster; Pat. Grandmother- unknown. Mat. Grandfather- Dr. William Rice; Mat. Grandmother- unknown. Never married, no children. Career: none; died while a Cadet. Died- admitted to Robertson Hospital in Richmond on April 2, 1865, died of typhoid fever on April 10; buried in Hollywood Cemetery.

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