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Details for Roster ID 725
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| Name: | Alexis Martin Buster |
| Affiliation: | Class of 1860 |
| Biography & Genealogy: | Alexis Martin Buster, Class of 1860. Genealogy: Born July 20, 1836. Parents- George W. Buster and Ann E. Chilton. Paternal grandfather- Claudius Buster. Maternal grandfather- Dr. Samuel Chilton. VMI Record: Matriculated on August 14, 1856 from Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier Co. WVA. At VMI for 1 week. Military Record: Organized and elected Capt of "Greenbrier Mountain Rifles" which became Company C, 46th Virginia (regiment also called 1st Infantry, Brig Gen H.A. Wise's Legion). Company became Company B, 60th Virginia on 13 August 1861 (regiment also called 3rd Infantry, Wise Legion). Resigned on 27 April 1862 re-organization. Pvt in the company. At unknown date appointed acting Sgt for brigade by Brig Gen J. McCausland (VMI Class of 1857). Brother of Buster, CB, Class of 1860 Post War Career: Farmer, Merchant. Date of death unknown. |
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