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Florida Marion's Light Artillery


HISTORICAL NOTES: The Marion Light Artillery was from Marion County, Florida. Commanding officers included John Marshall Martin. Marion County was home to many residents who relocated from South Carolina in the 15 or so years prior to the Civil War and was a hotbed of secessionist activity. Organizers petitioned the state to host the Florida Secession Convention.

When Martin was seriously wounded at the Battle of Richmond, Colonel S. St. George Rogers took command. OFFICERS:
  • Martin, John Marshall
  • Rogers, S. St. George - Colonel
  • Perry, Thomas J.
  • McCants, Robert P.
    • ASSIGNMENTS: SERVICE:
  • Battle of Richmond
    • ROSTER:
    The composite roster of this unit contains the names of 203 men. BIBLIOGRAPHY:



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