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Thomas Langford |
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| 20 Jan 1814 | Thomas Langford was born in South Carolina |
| 9 Dec 1835 to 25 Feb 1836 | Private Thomas Langford served in Livingston's Mounted Volunteers of the Florida Militia, commanded by Brigader-General R. K. Call. Mustered into service at San Pedro, Madison County, Florida, 9 Dec 1835, mustered out on 25 Feb 1836. |
| The History of Madison County, Florida by Beth Sims | |
| Our Family Involvement in the Florida Indian Wars 1835-1856 by Glenn Langford | |
| 20 Dec 1836 to 5 June 1837 | 2nd Lieut. Thomas Langford served in Captain James Livingston's Mounted Company of the first Regiment, Second Florida Militia. This company was mustered into service by Major General Jesup at Fort Palmetto, Florida on Dec. 20, 1836 for a term of six months. This Company was mustered out of service 5 June 1837, at Fort Palmetto. They were invited to re-join, but refused because of "want of subsistence and forage for their horses. |
| Our Family Involvement in the Florida Indian Wars 1835-1856 by Glenn Langford | |
| 16 June 1837 | Private Thomas Langford served in Captain Livingston's Company of the 2nd Florida Brigade. Mustered into service at San Pedro, Florida 16 June, 1837, for six months. |
| Our Family Involvement in the Florida Indian Wars 1835-1856 by Glenn Langford | |
| 12 Feb. 1838 to 16 June1837 | 1st Lieut. Thomas Langford served in Captain M. C. Livingston's Mounted Volunteers from February 12, 1838 until July 26, 1838. This company was mustered into service at San Pedro by Major S. Churchill. |
| Our Family Involvement in the Florida Indian Wars 1835-1856 by Glenn Langford | |
| 12 April 1843 | Thomas Langford married Lucinda P. Overstreet in Madison County, Florida on April 12, 1843. |
| 10 July 1844 | Thomas Langford purchased 80 acres of land in Madison County, Florida Territory. Certificate No. 8402. John Tyler was President of the United States. |
| 1845 | Thomas Langford served as sheriff of Madison County, Florida in the years 1845-1847. |
| From Keystone Kin Vo. II No. 3 July 1988 and the Florida Sheriff's Association and Carl Stauffer. | |
| 1845 | 1845 Statehood Election, Precinct 2 (Jenkins Ferry), Thomas Langford voted and was a poll inspector along with Levi Starling and Reatus L. Burnett. |
| 1848 | Thomas Langford represented Madison County, Florida in the House of Representatives in the years of: 1848, 1850 1852, 1854, 1855 (adj.) |
| 16 June 1856 | Thomas Langford purchased 40 acres of land in Madison County, Florida. Certificate No. 13,575. Franklin Pierce was President of the United States. |
| 1 Dec. 1857 | Thomas Langford purchased 120 acres of land in Madison County, Florida. Certificate No. 13,185. James Buchanan was President of the United States. |
| 2 April 1860 | Thomas Langford purchased 80 acres of land in Madison County, Florida. Certificate No. 14,167. James Buchanan was President of the United States. |
| 5 July 1861 | Captain Langford enlisted in the Confederate Army 5 July 1861 at Madison. He served as acting Major in early 1863 and resigned 5 December 1864 for medical reasons. |
| 3 Oct. 1864 | Thomas Langford was elected to represent Taylor, Madison and Layfayette Counties in the lower house of the General Assembly, for a two year term. |
| A letter from B. F. Allen Secretary of State | |
| From The People of Lawmaking in Florida 1822-1995. | |
| 1 Sept. 1882 | Thomas Langford dies in Madison County, Florida. |
| Inscription on Tombstone at Hickory Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. | |
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SOUCRCE: Information provided by Henry McLeod |
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