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To which side did the famous Jacob Summerlin sell cattle during the Civil War?

Jacob Summerlin 

(Jacob Summerlin, Credit: HistoryMiami)

During the Civil War Florida sided with the Confederacy.  However, slavery had not held as high a place in Florida culture as other states in the south.  Therefore, many Floridians were loyal to the Union.  Many cattlemen in particular sided with the Union,

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- For more information about Florida cattle ranching please visit HistoryMiami.

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