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Subject:	Re: Maj.Gen Thomas Rosser, CSA
From:	"W. Scott Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:57:59 -0400
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> I know that after making and losing a fortune after The War, he
> came to Waynesboro/Charlottesville and was appointed postmaster at
> one or the other.  But my question is was he from Waynesboro
> originally, or did he spend some considerable time there before

Cousin Randy,

Thomas Rosser is, I believe, also a cousin of mine. My (undocumented)
information shows that he was born in Campbell County, Virginia. The family
moved to Texas around 1850, and he entered West Point about four years
before the war broke out.

I hope this helps,


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W. Scott Breckinridge Smith
Historical Research & Consulting
Post Office Box 75, Lynchburg, Virga. 24505
434-528-3995   www.WScottSmith.com

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