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, September 15, 2012

Nicholas Edmunds Davis, Jr., student 1858-1859

Davis, younger brother of Ashley L. Davis, enlisted as a private with his brother in Co. G of the 9th VA Cavalry on June 7, 1861. He was promoted to sergeant on January 31, 1862, to 2nd lieutenant on December 19, 1862, and to 1st lieutenant on January 17, 1863. He was killed October 17, 1863 at Manassas, VA during cavalry action there.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Nicholas Edmunds Davis, Jr., student 1858-1859

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