VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Howard Silvester

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William Howard Silvester

Roster ID 551
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Howard
Last Name:	Silvester
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Affiliation:	Class of 1853
Biography & Genealogy:	William Howard Silvester, Class of 1853: Genealogy: Born- March 4, 1834, in Norfolk Co., Va. Father- Dr. Richard W. Silvester; Mother- Lydia E. Wilson. Pat. Grandfather- R.W. Silvester; Pat. Grandmother- Margaret Keeling. Mat. Grandfather- Robert Wilson; Mat. Grandmother- Elizabeth (last name unknown). Never married, no children. Career: student until death in 1855. Died- Sept. 1, 1855, in Norfolk Co., Va.

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