ON THE FRONT PORCH IN LOUISIANA

<p>The Garcia (pronounced Gar-sha) family's roots in New Orleans date back to the early years following the Spanish acquisition of Louisiana. Manuel Garcia y Muniz originally from Puerto Real Andaluc��a is my fourth great-grandfather and marks the beginning of our family's history intertwined with the formative years of Louisiana including a land dispute that went to the Supreme Court. His sons-Felix Manuel and Carlos-played significant roles in the early political and military development of the state. Felix served as President of the Louisiana Senate from 1840 to 1852 though historical records of his tenure are sparse. Despite his optimism multiple businesses plantations and accumulated wealth Felix ultimately died penniless in Paris. Charles Felix's son by his mistress served under General Beauregard in the Crescent Regiment. The narrative follows their journey from the regiment's formation through the Battle of Shiloh culminating in being Ordered Shot by General Bragg. After the war Charles moved to St. Louis where he turned a modest sum of 40 cents into a considerable fortune.</p><p></p><p>The Garcia (pronounced Gar-sha) family's roots in New Orleans date back to the early years following the Spanish acquisition of Louisiana. Manuel Garcia y Muniz originally from Puerto Real Andaluc��a is my fourth great-grandfather and marks the beginning of our family's history intertwined with the formative years of Louisiana including a land dispute that went to the Supreme Court. His sons-Felix Manuel and Carlos-played significant roles in the early political and military development of the state. Felix served as President of the Louisiana Senate from 1840 to 1852 though historical records of his tenure are sparse. Despite his optimism multiple businesses plantations and accumulated wealth Felix ultimately died penniless in Paris. Charles Felix's son by his mistress served under General Beauregard in the Crescent Regiment. The narrative follows their journey from the regiment's formation through the Battle of Shiloh culminating in being Ordered Shot by General Bragg. After the war Charles moved to St. Louis where he turned a modest sum of 40 cents into a considerable fortune.</p>