Benjamin Haden Anthony, student 1854-1855

Benjamin Haden Anthony, older brother of John William Anthony, served as a private in Company I of the 2nd VA Cavalry from March 25, 1862 until October 29, 1862, when he was discharged upon providing a substitute, N. Roberts.  Anthony also served earlier with his brother in the "Southern Guards," Company B of the 11th VA Infantry. He took the oath of Allegiance in Campbell County, VA on May 30, 1865. His occupation in the 1860, 1870, and 1880 censuses is "farmer." He died January 25, 1910 and is buried at Mount Hermon United Methodist Cemetery in Campbell County, VA.