Background
Buist, George Lamb was born on September 4, 1838 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of George and Mary Edwards (Jones) Buist.
Buist, George Lamb was born on September 4, 1838 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of George and Mary Edwards (Jones) Buist.
Educated Charleston schools and Charleston College. Admitted to bar, 1860.
Entered C.S.A., 1861, as Lieutenant Palmetto Guard, participated in bombardment of Fort Sumter and had command of one of iron guns in iron battery on Morris Island.
Served through entire war, becoming major of artillery Had practiced in Charleston, since 1865, senior. Member House Representatives, South Carolina., 1877-1880, senate, 1882-1898. Trustee Charleston College.
Married Martha Allston White, 1862.