Thomas Jefferson Davis (July 4th, 1829-June 28th, 1919) was born in Richmond, Virginia to Thomas Jefferson Davis I and Martha Washington Davis. He was, like his father, an only child and strong advocate of southern rights. In 1855, after graduating from West Point Military Academy first in his class, he began his military career. In 1859, he was promoted to Lt. Colonel, and was the man who led US forces against John Brown in Harper's Ferry. He was promoted to Colonel shortly thereafter. After marrying Grace Georgia Finch in 1860, his son, Thomas Jefferson Davis III was born. After South Carolina seceded, he was unsure if any other states would join her. When Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas seceded, he resigned from the US Army, and applied for a position in the