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.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Peter Fletcher Ford, Class of 1860 (A.M.)

Ford, known as Fletcher, enlisted as a corporal on May 29, 1861 in Co. F of the 20th VA Infantry, which later became Co. A of the 57th VA Infantry. On February 28, 1863, he was in temporary command of the company. He was promoted to 2nd lieutenant on July 30, 1862. Ford was killed on July 3, 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Monday, September 23, 2013

Peter Fletcher Ford, Class of 1860 (A.M.)

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