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]

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References

  1. ↑ "Civil War Microfilm Roster — Captain Perry's Light Artillery Company, Marion Light Artillery (Florida — Confederate)". www.civilwarmicrofilm.com.
  2. ↑ https://www.marioncountyclerk.org/?a=Files.Serve&File_id=710CEE7C-ED32-4C83-90FE-709A05D8F7F0
  3. 1 2 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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