Shortly after the war ended , he bought 20 acres ( 8.1 ha ) of land in town from his parents for $1,500 .
Reconstruction did not harm Ross 's fortune , and with hard work , he soon prospered .
Shortly after the war ended , Ross bought 20 acres ( 8.1 ha ) of land in town from Ross ' parents for $1,500 .
Reconstruction did not harm Ross 's fortune , and with hard work , he soon prospered .