Francis Marion (Swamp Fox)

By masonhopkins

  • Francis Marion born

    Francis Marion born
    Francis Marion was born in South Carolina on his families planatation
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    Francis Marion

  • moving time

    moving time
    Francis marion moves with his family to a plantation.

  • Join the Military

    Join the Military
    Marion and his brother Job joined the military together

  • First military experience

    First military experience
    Marion fought Cherokee indians at there home.

  • Swamp Fox

    Francis Marion was given the name "Swamp Fox" by the british for his elusive tactics

  • Battle at sullivan island

    Battle at sullivan island
    Francis Marion and many others fought at Sullivan island and won against the british

  • Rescue Mission

    Francis marion made a daring rescue mission with only a few people and rescued alot of Americans from the british

  • Promoted

    Promoted
    Francis Marion after getting thanked by congress was appointed Brigadier General Francis Marion.

  • Married

    Married
    Francis Marion married Mary Esther on 1786 April 20

  • Death of Francis Marion

    Death of Francis Marion
    Francis Marion died at the age of 69.