VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Charles Blackwell Buster

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Charles Blackwell Buster

Roster ID 726
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First Name:	Charles
Middle Name:	Blackwell
Last Name:	Buster
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Affiliation:	Class of 1860
Biography & Genealogy:	Charles Blackwell Buster, Class of 1860: Genealogy: Born- Oct. 22, 1838. 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: Joined C Co., 46th Va. on June 10, 1861, (regiment is also called 1st Infantry, Brigadier General H. A. Wise's Legion)for one year. To 2nd Lt. at unknown date. Resigned "on account of indisposition" August 2, 1861. No further record found. Post War Career: Farmer, Court Clerk. Brother of Buster, AM '60. Died- unknown.

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