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Francis Marion

By MurphyWarner52
  • Francis is Born

    Francis is Born

    Born on a families plantation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

  • Francis Hired on Board

    Francis Marion hired on a ship going to the West Indies. Boat sank and crew escaped on life boat.

  • Marion and Brother are Recruited

    Recruited by Captain John Postell to serve in the French and Indian War.
  • Promotion to lieutenant

    Promotion to lieutenant

    Promoted to lieutenant and destroys many Native American tribes.
  • Captain of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment

    Captain of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment

    Francis Marion has a new job of Captaining the 2n South Carolina Regiment.
  • Battle of Camden

    Battle of Camden

    Marion joins Gates for the battle of Camden. Marion is not at the battle but was able to recapture 150 Maryland prisoners.

  • Marion Eludes Death

    British sent militia to kill Marion, he and his troops get out of death by traveling over 26 miles through a swamp.

  • Marion leaves combat for State Assembly

    Marion elected into a State Assembly in Jacksonborough. Left his brigade and they became very disheartened.
  • Marion marries cousin

    Marion marries cousin

    Francis marries Mary Esther Videau who happened to be his cousin. Yuck.
  • Francis Marion dies

    Francis Marion dies

    Francis Marion dies of natural causes. Possibly uncontrolable bladder issues.