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.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

John R. Billups, student 1839-1840

Billups was a farmer in Russell County, AL at the outbreak of the war. He joined Co. E of the 39th AL Infantry as a private on September 1, 1863. He was discharged on December 17, 1863.

After the war, Billups returned to farming in Russell County, AL. He died January 13, 1883.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Thursday, September 13, 2012

John R. Billups, student 1839-1840

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