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.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Nelson McClees, student 1850-1851

Nelson McClees was commissioned on February 4, 1862 as 1st lieutenant of Co. B of the 3rd Battalion NC Light Artillery, the "Edenton Bell Battery." He had been captain in the12th NC Militia prior to this service. McClees was paroled on April 28, 1865.

After the war, McClees returned to his home in Tyrell County, NC and resumed his life as a farmer, his occupation on the 1860 and 1880 censuses.

Update 4/26/12: McClees moved to Wichita, KS. He died on Jan. 19, 1890 and is buried in Wichita's Highland Cemetery.

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Anonymous4/25/2012
Nelson McClees later moved to Wichita, Kansas, and is interred there.
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