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, March 4, 2012

Norman W. Beale, student 1856-1857

Norman W. Beale enlisted as a private on May 7, 1861 in Co. H of the 5th VA Cavalry. He was promoted to sergeant on May 22, 1862 and transferred to Co. A of the 13th VA Cavalry. He died in Williamsport, MD on July 8, 1863 of pneumonia and is buried in the Beale Cemetery in Hansom, Virginia in Southampton County. The cemetery is located near the intersection of Virginia State Routes 671 and 680, about halfway between Emporia and Newsoms, VA.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Norman W. Beale, student 1856-1857

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