Charles James Munnerlyn
Charles James Munnerlyn (February 14, 1822 – May 17, 1898) was a prominent Confederate politician and Confederate States Army officer.
Charles James Munnerlyn | |
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| Born | February 14, 1822 |
| Died | May 17, 1898 (aged 76) |
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| Years of service | 1861, 1864-1865 |
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| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Early life
He was born in Georgetown, South Carolina and later moved to Decatur County, Georgia.[1]
He was educated at Emory College and studied law under judge Augustus Baldwin Longstreet, the uncle of James Longstreet.
Civil War
He attended the Secession Convention and signed the Ordinance of Secession before he served in the Confederate Army. He represented Georgia in the First Confederate Congress from 1862 to 1864. In 1864, he was ordered to Florida and organized the Cow Cavalry. With John T. Lesley and James McKay, he assisted in the escape of Judah Benjamin.
References
- Men of Mark in Georgia. 3. p. 385.
External links
- Charles James Munnerlyn 1822-1898 historical marker
- Refuge historical marker
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