Thomas L. Rosser

Thomas Lafayette Rosser
Born	(1836-10-15)October 15, 1836 Campbell County, Virginia
Died	March 29, 1910(1910-03-29) (aged 73) Charlottesville, Virginia
Allegiance	Confederate States of America United States of America
Service/branch	Confederate States Army  United States Army
Years of service	1861–65 (CSA) 1898 (USA)
Rank	Major General (CSA) Brigadier General (USA)
Commands held	5th Virginia Cavalry
Battles/wars	American Civil War First Battle of Manassas Seven Days Battles Battle of Beaver Dam Creek Second Battle of Manassas Battle of South Mountain Battle of Sharpsburg Battle of Kelly's Ford Battle of Hanover Battle of Gettysburg Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Trevilian Station Battle of Cedar Creek Battle of Tom's Brook Siege of Petersburg Appomattox Campaign Spanish–American War

American Civil War

Thomas Lafayette (Tex) Rosser (October 15, 1836 – March 29, 1910) was a Confederate major general during the American Civil War, and later a railroad construction engineer and in 1898 a brigadier general of volunteers in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War. A favorite of J.E.B. Stuart, he was noted for his daring cavalry raids, efficiency in handling combat troops, and tactical brilliance.

Rosser was born on a farm called "Catalpa Hill", in Campbell County, Virginia, the son of John and Martha Melvina (Johnson) Rosser. In 1849, the family relocated to a 640-acre (2.6 km²) farm in Panola County, Texas, some forty miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana. The 13-year-old Tom Rosser led the wagon train bearing his mother and younger siblings westward, as business considerations compelled his father to remain in Virginia for a short time. Texas Congressman Lemuel D. Evans appointed Rosser to the United States Military Academy in 1856. However, Rosser did not complete the required five-year course of study, as Rosser, a supporter of Texas secession, resigned when Texas left the Union on April 22, 1861 two weeks before the scheduled graduation. Rosser traveled to Montgomery, Alabama, to enlist in the Confederate States Army. Thomas Rosser's room mate at the academy, George Armstrong Custer was a close friend and despite being on opposing sides this friendship continued both during and after the Civil War ended. He was known for his “hit and run” raids.

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