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.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Portius Aurelius Moore, student 1856-1860

Moore enlisted on May 5, 1861 as a sergeant in Co. A of the 24th NC Infantry. He was promoted to 2nd lieutenant on March 17, 1862 and to 1st lieutenant on April 15, 1863. He was killed on June 24, 1864 at Petersburg , VA. He is buried at the Stephen Moore Cemetery in Person County, NC, where his grave reads "Fell at Petersburg."

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Portius Aurelius Moore, student 1856-1860

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