Marion Light Artillery

The Marion Light Artillery was part of the Confederate Army from Marion County, Florida. Commanding officers included John Marshall Martin.[1] It served as part of the Army of Tennessee.[2]

Marion County was home to many residents who relocated from South Carolina in the 15 or so years prior to the American Civil War and was a hotbed of secessionist activity. Organizers petitioned the state to host the Florida Secession Convention.[3]

When Martin was seriously wounded at the Battle of Richmond, Colonel S. St. George Rogers took command.[3][4]

It was also commanded by Thomas J. Perry and Robert P. McCants.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Civil War Microfilm Roster — Captain Perry's Light Artillery Company, Marion Light Artillery (Florida — Confederate)". www.civilwarmicrofilm.com.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2025-01-21. Retrieved 2020-03-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ a b Researcher, Darrell G. Riley. "The Civil War Years". Ocala.com.
  4. ^ Warner, Ezra J.; Yearns, Wilfred Buck (March 21, 1975). Biographical Register of the Confederate Congress. LSU Press. ISBN 9780807100929 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Museum of Southern History_Floridians go to War".
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