VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Lawrence Royster

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Lawrence Royster

Roster ID 2755
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First Name:	Lawrence
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Last Name:	Royster
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Affiliation:	Class of 1866
Biography & Genealogy:	Lawrence Royster, Class of 1866: New Market Cadet; first cadet corporal, Co. A. Genealogy: Born- January 14, 1841, in New Kent County, Va. Father- John Woodson Royster; Mother- Susan Bacon Wilkinson. Pat. Grandfather- Littlebury Royster; Pat. Grandmother- unknown. Mat. Grandfather- William Wilkinson; Mat. Grandmother- Susan Bacon Savage. Married- Alice Josephine, one son- Lawrence Thomas Royster. Careers: Accountant, Clerk of the Courts. Died- December 1, 1907, in Norfolk, Va.
Additional Online Resources:	Civil War Parole Document

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