Benjamin W. Lacy

Benjamin Watkins Lacy (January 27, 1839 – May 15, 1895) was an American politician and jurist. Lacy was born in New Kent County, Virginia, the son of Richmond Terrell Lacy, a lawyer, and Ellen Green Lane. He received his early education from his mother, after which he attended Pike Powers Academy in Staunton and Brown and Tebbs Academy in Albemarle County. Completing his formal education at the University of Virginia, he then studied law with his father. Lacy enlisted in the Confederate States Army on April 19, 1861, a week after the bombardment of Fort Sumter. He rose to a company command in the 3rd Virginia Cavalry, and was wounded three times. Lacy remained on duty until the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered at Appomattox Court...