the swamp fox (francis marion)
nickname: swamp fox
born: february 26,1732
died: february 27,1795
years of service: 1757-1782
rank: lieutenant colonel, brigadier general
francis marion early life
francis marion parents had 6 kids. He was the youngest son of the Gabriel and Esther Marion. His family lived in Winyah near Georgetown South Carolina, maybe in 1732.
why is his nickname swamp fox?
Francis marion got his nickname because he would hind in the swamps during the day and attacked the British at night.
francis marion years of service
francis marion was a military office who served in the american revolutionary war. Acting with continental francis marion start his military career right before his 25 birthday.
January 1,1757 francis marion and his brother was recruited by captain John Postell to serve in the french and indian war to drive the Cherokee away from the border.fighting with continental army and the south carolina milita commission.
nickname: swamp fox
born: february 26,1732
died: february 27,1795
years of service: 1757-1782
rank: lieutenant colonel, brigadier general
francis marion early life
francis marion parents had 6 kids. He was the youngest son of the Gabriel and Esther Marion. His family lived in Winyah near Georgetown South Carolina, maybe in 1732.
why is his nickname swamp fox?
Francis marion got his nickname because he would hind in the swamps during the day and attacked the British at night.
francis marion years of service
francis marion was a military office who served in the american revolutionary war. Acting with continental francis marion start his military career right before his 25 birthday.
January 1,1757 francis marion and his brother was recruited by captain John Postell to serve in the french and indian war to drive the Cherokee away from the border.fighting with continental army and the south carolina milita commission.