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, July 31, 2012

Charles Lafayette Jackson, student 1859-1861

Jackson enlisted in Co. A of the 3rd VA Cavalry on July 1, 1861. He was wounded at the Battle of Haw's Shop in Hanover County, VA May 28, 1864 and admitted on May 29 to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA. He was wounded in the nose and the minie ball entered his brain. He died June 4, 1864.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Charles Lafayette Jackson, student 1859-1861

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