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William Paul Roberts: The Youngest Confederate General

Jun 7, 2015 | Confederate affiliation, Gates, Reconstruction

William Paul Roberts, Confederate soldier, legislator, and state auditor, was born in Gates County, the son of John Smith and Jane Gatling Boyt Roberts. He received little formal education other than in local schools a few months out of each year and one year at a...

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William Paul Roberts: The Youngest Confederate General

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