PUBLIC"-//Virginia Military Institute::PrestonLibrary::Archives//TEXT (US::ViLxV::vilxv00031::A Guide tothe George W. Rosenberger Papers)//EN""vilxv00031.xml"A Guide to the George W. Rosenberger Papers, 1854-1884 MS.0387Diane B. JacobVirginia Military Institute Archives

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-11 07:02:37 -0400.Description is in English Virginia Military Institute Archives George W. Rosenberger papers Rosenberger, George W., 1823-1902 MS.0387 /repositories/3/resources/616 0.25 cubic feet 1854-1884 Manuscripts stacks English . Scope and Contents

This collection consists of documents and photographs relating to George W. Rosenberger, his family, and the operation of his cattle breeding operation at the family farm,"Rosendale," located in Rockingham County, Virginia. The collection includes:

  • Papers documenting the breeding and sale of cattle (1854-1870s)
  • Confederate government "tax in kind" assessment documents (1864)
  • Civil War documents, largely pertaining to Rosenberger's hiring of Abner Canada to serve as his substitute in Confederate Army
  • One Confederate bond, 500 dollar denomination (1863)
  • Photographs and albums that feature images of family members and family property

 Biographical / Historical

George W. Rosenberger was born on February 23, 1823 at "Rosendale," his family's farm in Rockingham County, Virginia. He was one of the pioneers in the breeding of fine stock in Rockingham County, and as early as 1842, began raising improved breeds of cattle, sheep, hogs, and poultry. From 1866 to 1876 he sold full-bred Cotswold sheep and shorthorn cattle.

Rosenberger married Barbara Ann Kagey (1830-1887) on October 16, 1845. The couple had 8 children, including William, Jacob, Frances, Florence, Martha, Arthur, Georgia, and Charles. Rosenberger died on November 9, 1902 in Rockingham County.

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 Preferred Citation

George W. Rosenberger papers, 1854-1884. MS 0387. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

 Cattle -- Virginia -- Rockingham County Agriculture -- Virginia -- Shenandoah Valley New Market (Va.) -- History -- 19th century Shenandoah County (Va.) -- History -- 19th century Shenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Confederate States of America. Army—Supplies and stores Rockingham County (Va.) -- History -- 19th century Photographs Bonds—Confederate States of America Rosenberger Family Civil War papers/repositories/3/archival_objects/18521861-1865English.Scope and Contents

This series includes:

  • Documents relating to the hiring of Abner Canada as a substitute for George W. Rosenberger in military service
  • One Confederate bond, 500 dollar denomination (1863)
  • Two Confederate "tax in kind" documents that assess payment in wheat, corn, potatoes, and hay

Stock raising papers/repositories/3/archival_objects/18531854-1884English.Scope and Contents

This series includes correspondence, advertisements, and pedigree information relating primarily to George W. Rosenberger's shorthorn cattle.

Photographs and photograph albums/repositories/3/archival_objects/18541860s-1880sEnglish.Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of individual family members and family groups, "Rosendale" and other family property, and friends.