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, April 3, 2012

William Thomas Bailey, Class of 1856

Bailey, older brother of Robert Watkins Bailey ( R-MC student 1858-1861), enlisted as a private in Co. H of the 44th VA Infantry on August 1, 1861. He was promoted to 2nd lieutenant on May 1, 1862. Bailey was killed at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863. Only two months later, his younger brother Robert (see posting on 9/24/2011) would die at Gettysburg.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

William Thomas Bailey, Class of 1856

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