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Samuel Garland Jr. (December 16, 1830 – September 14, 1862) was an American attorney from Virginia and Confederate general during the American Civil War. He was killed in action during the Maryland Campaign while defending Fox's Gap at the Battle of South Mountain .
Jun 12, 2006 · A sad example was the life, career and death of Brig. Gen. Samuel Garland, Jr. Garland was born into a well-known and prosperous Virginia family in Lynchburg on December 16, 1830. His father, Maurice H. Garland, was the youngest of four prominent brothers.
Samuel Garland, Jr. was born on December 16, 1830 in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was the only son of Maurice and Caroline Garland, and the great-grandnephew of President James Madison.
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Quick Facts. Significance: Confederate General. Place Of Birth: Lynchburg, VA. Date Of Birth: December 16, 1830. Place Of Death: South Mountain, MD. Date Of Death: September 14, 1862. Place Of Burial: Lynchburg, VA. Cemetery Name: Presbyterian Cemetery. From the Peninsula to Maryland: Garland's role in the summer of 1862.
Samuel Garland exemplified the best of the young boy generals serving in both armies during the Civil War, when men with little or no military experience were thrust into positions of leadership and excelled when forced by circumstances to make instant command decisions.
Military: Samuel Garland, Jr., VMI Class of 1849, served as a Colonel in the 11th Virginia Infantry and led his regiment at 1st Manassas. He was promoted to Brigadier General in May 1862 and commanded his brigade at Seven Pines, Gaines's Mill, and Malvern Hill.
Jun 2, 2006 · Near here in Wise's field on the morning of Sept. 14, 1862, Brigadier General Samuel Garland, Jr. C.S.A. of Lynchburg, Virginia fell mortally wounded while leading his men. Erected by Garland-Rhodes Camp 409, Sons of Confederate Veterans.
