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, February 20, 2014

William Old, student 1856-1857

William, a farmer in St. Brides Parish, Norfolk County (now Chesapeake), VA, enlisted as a private on February 16, 1862, in Co. I of the 5th VA Cavalry, the company which his uncle John F. Old had also joined. This later became the 14th Battalion VA Cavalry and then Co. F of the 15th VA Cavalry, the St. Brides Cavalry.

In 1870, he had returned to farming in Norfolk County, VA. His fate after that is unknown at this time.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Thursday, February 20, 2014

William Old, student 1856-1857

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