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, October 3, 2012
Valentine Winfree, student 1835-1836
Winfree was a tobacconist in Richmond, VA at the beginning of the war. He served as a private on Co. I of the 1st Regiment VA State Infantry Reserves.
Winfree remained in Richmond, VA and became an auctioneer. He died December 10, 1886.
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