The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

In 1861, talk of secession transformed into armed conflict. Many of the men educated at Randolph-Macon College in the preceding 29 years immediately responded to the calls of their state militias to serve, while others later enlisted or were conscripted into the Confederate or Union armies. Others served in public office, or were ultimately drawn into the conflict in the last days in reserve units in local defense. These are their stories.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Jesse Talbot Bernard, student 1845-1846

Bernard, who attended the College of William & Mary after leaving Randolph-Macon College, was practicing law in Florida when he enlisted as a private in the Leon Light Florida Artillery on April 24, 1862. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and was assigned as Assistant Quartermaster of the 8th Florida Infantry on October 1, 1862, with a later promotion ot Captain.
After the war he was a judge, the mayor of Tallahassee, FL, and served on the state's Board of Education. He died October 29, 1909 and is buried in Tallahassee's Old City Cemetery.

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Unknown6/08/2013
Thank for completing this research and posting. Jesse Talbot Bernard is the brother of my Great Grandmother Frances Ann Bernard Capps. Some records noted that GG Uncle Bernard attended RMC while others stated W&M. Your posting provides the clarity and ends the family mystery.
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