January 12, 2004
On March 1, 1864, shortly after the Battle of Olustee, Capt Winston J.T. Stephens was hit by enemy fire near Cedar Creek where he died.. Henry A. Gray would become the Companies third and last Captain. In 1865 the Confederacy would stack their arms and surrender with most of the Company being paroled in Waldo Florida during the Month of May..
I have found in one Colonel's report ( Colonel Carraway Smith ,who commanded the Cavalry Brigade at Olustee ) where he states that "the Companies of Captain Stephens and other Captains of the 2nd Fl Cav. was highly satisfactory and they acted with the coolness and deliberation of Veterans."
I have put alot of work into all of my research and am constantly changing things and adding more information so check back often for Changes.. If you find a mistake somewhere let me know.. Most of my information comes from family members and pension records of each soldier and some from a page in the Hartman Biographical Rosters, The Rose Cottage Chronicles, and The Florida Book of Soldiers.
I myself have 5 ancestors who fought for the Company and am very proud to be able to share all this information with you. To find out more about Florida during the War visit the Florida in The Civil War link I have provided for you. And Family members don't forget to sign the guestbook.
