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.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Jordan P. Ware, student 1857-1860

Ware enlisted in the 47th VA Infantry, Co. K, as a private on July 23, 1861. He was promoted to sergeant on November 11, 1861 and to captain on April 30, 1862, Ware was wounded on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg. He was killed in action on October 1, 1864 at Petersburg, VA.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Jordan P. Ware, student 1857-1860

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