VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Willaim Murray Chalmers

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Willaim Murray Chalmers

Roster ID 2833
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First Name:	Willaim
Middle Name:	Murray
Last Name:	Chalmers
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Affiliation:	Class of 1867
Biography & Genealogy:	William Murray Chalmers, Class of 1867: New Market Cadet; Private, Co. C. Genealogy: Born- October 4, 1845, in Halifax Co., Va. Father- David Chalmers; Mother- Sarah Embry Coleman. Pat. Grandfather- James Chalmers; Pat. Grandmother- Sarah Watkins. Mat. Grandfather- Henry E. Coleman; Mat. Grandmother- Ann Gordon. Married- Emma Norvell Radford, in 1868. Children- six born, four lived; 1st: W.G. Wills; 2nd: Waller Jameson; 3rd: David Chalmers; 4th: W.M. Chalmers. VMI Record: Matriculated on July 30, 1863. Graduated on July 4, 1875. Career: Teacher. Died- June 21, 1895, in Danville, Va.

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