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.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Atwell W. Burruss, student 1850-1851

Atwell Burruss was a farmer in Caroline County, VA. when he enlisted as a private in the 9th VA Cavalry, Co. B on May 18, 1861. He transferred to the 5th VA Cavalry on October 31, 1862.

Burruss returned to his farm in Caroline County after the war. The 1860 census lists Burruss' property and personal wealth in Caroline County at about $25,000. By 1870, his worth had declined to about $7500. He died March 8, 1908 and is buried in a family cemetery in Caroline County.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Atwell W. Burruss, student 1850-1851

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