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 26, 2013

John Wesley Watts, student 1858-1861

John Wesley Watts, known as Wesley, enlisted as a lieutenant in Co. F of the 25th Battalion VA Cavalry. Watts was mortally wounded at the the Battle of Brandy Station on June 9, 1863. He died on June 22, 1863 and is buried in the Watts cemetery on Route 600 near Preddy's Creek, Stony Point, Albemarle County, VA.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Thursday, September 26, 2013

John Wesley Watts, student 1858-1861

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