Early Life and Education Born: December 13, 1846, near Upperville, Virginia Family Background: Great-grandson of a U.S. Congressman and founder of Middleburg, Virginia. Military Service: Served with the Confederate Army (1863–65) as a wagoneer. Formal Training: Studied with Thomas Moran at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. European Studies: Traveled to Europe in 1876, studying with Fitz at the West London School of…