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.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Joseph B. Keeling, student 1865-1867

Keeling joined Co. A of the 1st VA Reserves as a private. He participated in the Battle of Staunton River Bridge, also known as the the "battle of old men and young boys," under the command of Benjamin Lyons Farinholt, another Randolph-Macon alumnus.

A resident of Mecklenburg County, VA, he attended Randolph-Macon College from 1865-1867. His fate after this is unknown.

The Men of Randolph-Macon College and the Civil War

Friday, October 10, 2014

Joseph B. Keeling, student 1865-1867

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