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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 .
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. Samuel’s father was one of four brothers, and a partner in the law firm of Garland and Slaughter with his older brother, the senior partner of the firm and Samuel ...
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. Judge James Garland, the eldest, lived to be the oldest presiding judge in the state.
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.
Brig. Gen. Samuel Garland, Jr. Born December 16, 1830 Lynchburg VA VMI 1849 Wounded at Williamsburg Mortally wounded and died September 14, 1862 South Mountain Buried Lynchburg VA: Brig. Gen. Samuel Garland, Jr. Pre-War Profession: Lawyer, Capt. of Lynchburg Home Guard militia.
Samuel Garland, Jr., VMI Class of 1849. Civil War: Colonel, 11th Virginia Infantry Regiment; led his regiment 1st Manassas; wounded at Williamsburg but did not leave field; promoted to Brigadier General in May 1862 and commanded his brigade at Seven Pines, Gaines's Mill, and Malvern Hill; mortally wounded on Sept 14, 1862, at South Mountain; buried Lynchburg, VA.
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Jun 2, 2006 · Brigadier General Samuel Garland, Jr. Marker. Inscription. 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. Topics and series.
