Thomas Langford

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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 1837	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 Apr 1843	Thomas Langford married Lucinda P. Overstreet in Madison County, Florida on April 12, 1843.

10 Jul 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 Jun 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 Apr 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 Jul 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 Sep 1882	Thomas Langford dies in Madison County, Florida.
	Inscription on Tombstone at Hickory Grove Methodist Church Cemetery.

Contributed by Henry McLeod