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.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Francis A. Prichard, student 1860-1861

Prichard enlisted as a sergeant in Co. A of the 20th VA Cavalry on December 25, 1862. He was promoted to 2nd lieutenant on September 14, 1863. Prichard was wounded at the Third Battle of Winchester (VA) on September 19, 1864, taken prisoner and sent to the Union Army's Depot Field Hospital, where he died the same day.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Francis A. Prichard, student 1860-1861

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