2nd Florida Cavalry

Enlisted Camp Jehu, Florida in 1863, age 18, Paroled April, 1865. Died Houston County, Alabama, June 1912.

See Isom Coker comment.

See Isom Coker comment.

The pension records state his name as ''Isam'' and that is not correct. His real name is Isom (pronounced ''eye-some''). He is one of three brothers that served in the 2nd FL. Cav. and he is one of my Great-Great Granduncles. The 2nd FL. Cav. is credited with having played a critical role in the Southern victory at the Battle of Olustee (Olustee, FL) in support of the 1st FL. Infantry Regiment and the Georgia Volunteers. The purpose of the Southern action as ordered by FL. Governor Morgan and Gen. Beauregard was to stop the advance of Federal forces from the occupied city of Jacksonville, FL. that were attempting to capture the Olustee railroad station and cut off the supply of cattle (beef) to the Confederate Armies of Northern Virginia and Tennessee. The cattle were driven from Ft. Myers to Olustee and transported by rail to the Southern armies. If Isom or his brothers'' ranks and companies are known, please let me know. Thanks. I am posting his brothers also.

This is my Gr-Gr-Granddad who mustered into the 2nd Florida Cavalry Co. 'A' (Miltons Dragoons) from Calhoun Co., Florida. He was given one special mission for procuring rations. He also received extra pay for the use of his personal horse and saddle. His death in 1867 after the war is still a mystery. Some have reported that he was taken by Union troops after the war and charged and convicted for war crimes. It is reported that he took a group of captured Union soldiers and executed them by firing squad. It is rumored by family history that he was hung for this act. I have not been able to confirm this as yet.

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Enlisted as a Private on 19 October 1861 at the age of 15. Deserted on 12 April 1864.

Enlisted as a Private on 19 October 1861 at the age of 17. Deserted on 12 April 1864.

Jesse enlisted 2 Feb. 1865 in Co B. 2nd Regiment Florida Cavalry. He survived the war. His wife filed for pension on 12 Nov.1917. He is the son in law of Elizabeth Thomas b.1815 Georgia d. 1899 in Florida. He is buried at Holton Cemetery, Wesley Chapel, Pasco Co. Florida

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David was born in 1837 in Bensmiths, Gwinnett's Co. Ga. The 1860 census finds him in Bainbridge, Decatur Co. Ga. He is enlisted at Camp Gladdin, on 8 May 1862 by Capt. J.L. Cross. Capt. Blockers Co. 2nd Regt. Fla. Cav. On 10 Feb. 1863 he is reassigned as a mechanic to the Signal Corps. 1st Lt. A. J. Stedman's Signal Corps District of Middle Florida. He is paid $128. 80 cents for service 11 Feb 1863 - 29 Dec 1863. He has 4 cards in his Signal Corps file and 10 Cards in his 2nd Florida Cavalry file. Battles listed: Olustee, Gainsville, Columbine-sinking, Station 4, and Natural Bridge. His unit surrendered at Baldwin -East Fla. and was paroled 17 May 1865. He was the father-in-law of my 2nd cousin 2 x removed. He died 4 Jan 1919 in Carl, Barrow Co. Ga.

Henry was born in Florida in 1840 around Chattahoochee. He enlisted at about age 21 at Camp Jackson in Co. G Captain Miltons Company and was transferred on the 16th to Co E Capt. Blockers Company. He has 17 cards in his archival file. In June of 1863 he is sick in the hospital at Tallahatchie. He appears on a Roll of POW's that were surrendered at Baldwin, Fla by Maj. Gen. Sam Jones on 10 May 1865. He moved to Parker County Texas and died 25 July 1886. His wife Bernice Elizabeth Lawrence lived to be 100 years old b. 24 Sept 1844 and died 25 June 1944. She filed for a CSA pension from Tarrant Co. Texas 28 Sept 1935, and it was approved. She is buried beside her husband in City Greenwood Cem. Weatherford, Parker Co. Texas.

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Enlisted as a Private on 7 February 1863. Surrendered at Baldwin, FL on 17 May 1865.

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Confederate Veterans Pension: A01267 ROU Adam B. 2nd Regt Cav Mary(Nash) Marion Co. 1907 He helped in the defense of the interior and coastal areas of North Florida with the famous 'Swamp Fox' of the Confederacy, Col. J. J. Dickison of Marion County.

Captain Samuel Foster Rou served as commander of the Florida 2nd Cavalry, Company F, along with another relative, Adam B. Rou. He was sent to Fernandina Beach to help in the defense of Fort Clinch, which was later deemed indefensible. He later helped in the defense of the interior and coastal areas of North Florida with the famous 'Swamp Fox' of the Confederacy, Col. J. J. Dickison of Marion County.

Edward enlisted first in Co A 7th Florida Infantry at Gainsville, Florida on 8 March 1862. He was discharged at Knoxville, Tenn. on 12 August 1862. He then joined on 1 Oct 1862 Capt Rue's Co. F. 2nd Regt. Florida Cavalry. CMR for May and June 1864 he is with Lieut. Dell at Brunson and dismounted from 10 Feb.1864 to 1 June 1864. He is the son of Allen Thomas 1912 - 1891

Roland had previously served for 5 months as Commanding Officer of Co A 7th Regt. Florida Infantry. He resigned 2 August 1862 due to ill health. Having regained his health, he enlisted in Co F 2nd Regt. Florida Cavalry. His unit was surrendered and paroled at Baldwin, on 17 May 1865.

Son of Sumpter Land & Sarah Moore Richards. Enlisted at age 45 13,March 1863 at Camp Cobb,Fla. ' Black eyes,dark hair,dark complexion,occupation :slave-trader. Substitute for a Ira W. Sanborne. Transferred June 1,1863. ' Absent,courier at Marianna Post.Paid $20.40 ' for use and risk of horse ' Also saw service in 1864 in the 5th Batt`n Fla.Cav. Private in Co`s E & G 2nd Cav. 2nd Sergeant in Co.A 5th Battn. Other info found at rootsweb: He was the first child of 9 that his parents had.He was tax collector and sheriff of Calhoun County, Florida.He was an attorney and he died on the courthouse steps in Jackson Co. 1869. Official record on file United Daughters of Confederacy reference department. Jane Land, daughter, stated on March 16, 1942, that her father, Thomas Jefferson Land, was a native of South Carolina.

Enlisted 5/17/1863 into Co.'G'; transferred 9/1/1863 into Co.'A' 5th Florida Battn. Cavalry.

Benjamin Tyre was a member of the Cow Cavalry. He was captured in Tampa, Florida and was sent to Ship Wreck Island off the coast of Mississippi for the remainder of the war.

Ardis was my great grandfather

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Military Headstone found at Newberry Village Cemetery, Newberry S.C.

Transferred from 1st Cavalry Regiment Florida on 1 August 1862. Promoted to 1st Sergeant (Estimated date) on 1 January 1864.

Enlisted as a 1st Sergeant on 16 May 1862. Promoted to 3rd Lieutenant (Estimated date) on 1 February 1863. Resigned on 17 September 1863.

Enlisted as a Private on 16 May 1862 at the age of 34. Appointed as 2nd Corporal on 1 July 1862. Elected as 3rd Lieutenant on 15 December 1862. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (Estimated date) on 1 February 1863. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant (Estimated date) on 1 December 1863.

Transferred from Company A, 3rd Battalion Cavalry Regiment Florida on 1 December 1862 at the age of 34.

Enlisted as a Private on 24 February 1863.