VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William McDonald Bowyer

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William McDonald Bowyer

Roster ID 3089
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	McDonald
Last Name:	Bowyer
Suffix:
Affiliation:	Class of 1868
Biography & Genealogy:	William McDonald Bowyer, Class of 1868. Born- 29 October 1848. Matriculated from Lexington, VA. At VMI 5 months. At Washington College 1866-1868. Military Record: With the Corps in Richmond trenches until it disbanded 2 April 1865. Post War Career: Farmer, Merchant, Public Official. One of the founders of Anson, TX where he served as postmaster. Died- 7 October 1939 in Anson, TX.

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