1838 Fort Lane and Death of Private Willcocks
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Fort Lane (East Florida) was established on December 18, 1837, and last three months before it was abandoned. It was on the southwest corner of Lake Harney on the St. Johns River, south of Lake Monroe and Fort Mellon, and north of Fort Christmas. What is today the community of Geneva in Seminole County, Florida.
You can visit Fort Lane Park off Jungle Road east of Geneva.
Private Andrew M. Willcocks died at Fort Lane on January 15, 1838. Company E, 2d Dragoons. Among his personal items was his grandfather's commission signed by President John Adams, and his Grandfather's diploma from Princeton.
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Having grown up and still live in the general area, it's always interesting how these surnames are still common in this region.
I suppose it may be that they're common everywhere, but they do correspond to the pioneer families who were some of the founding families of many towns.
@slartybarfastb3648 I grew up in Orange County. My sister and I used to go horseback riding in Oviedo when it was a small agricultural town with one stop light and chickens running thru downtown.
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@seminolewar I've wondered if there was any activity along the Indian trail (US 17) through West Volusia or our portion of the Saint John's River?
Pvt. Andrew Wilcox E. Comp.
Feb. 3 1838
Ft. Mellon
As per: 2nd Cavalry Association Web page
The 2D Dragoon Memorial
Memorial location Ft. Moore GA
Pvt. Wilcox Is memorialized as all Dragoons since 1836.
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Constructive criticism or a suggestion…..just show images and video with narration but without you in the shot. I’d rather see the whole image in the background.
@rgriffinRETIRED_SHEEPDOG that's a virtual background. I eventually get around to posting them separate or on the Florida Seminole War Facebook page.