The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-06-08
CAPTAIN JOHN L. INGLIs

A phone message received last |
night from the bedside of Captain
John l.. Inglis in Jacksonville stated
that he was rapidly sinking, and
could not possibly live through the
night.
We know that this news will cause
profound sorrow in every home in
Florida, for he was universally
known and loved.
He was one of the states most
honored and most progressive citi-
zens.
In his passing there goes out from
amongst us genial. whole-souled,
big-hearted man. who was noted for
his benevolence and good deeds
Captain Inglis was born in Liver
pool, England, of Scottish parents,
about 80 years ago. When quite a
young man he came to the United
States to seek his fortune. After
spending three years in Philadelphia
he came to Florida and took charge
of a foundry and machine works at
Newport, just below Tallahassee,
which at the time was more impor-
tant port than Jacksonville, Tampa
or Pensacola.
Young Inglis had not been there for
a very long period of time when the
tocsin of war sounded, and he ar
IDENTIFY imbibed the patriotic enthusi-
asm of the young men about him,
and enlisted as a private in tie Wa
kulla Guards.
After doing service in Florida at
Fernandina and other points his COM
pany was attached to the Third Flor
ida regiment, commanded by Colonel
Edward Badger of this city. and until
the end of the struggle he did valiant
service in the army of the Tennes-
see.
The young Scotchman was so ar
dent, so pleasing and prepossessing
in his manners, and so popular with
the rank and file that he soon won
promotions, and in a little while was
in command of his company.
Some few years ago Captain Inglis
was elected commander of the Flor
ida division of the United Confeder
ate Veterans which carried with it
the title of general, but he said that
he preferred the title of captain as
he had won that distinction by actual
merit in the very ruffled front of
war.
When the war ended and Capt. In
glis took the oath OF allegiance he in
good faith abided by the result, and
Immediately converted his sword into
a pruning hook, became an ardent
constructionist, and did what he could
for a unification of the sections.
He took an active part in the cam
paign of 1876 and was a potent factor
in the nomination and election of
George F. Drew for governor.
Immediately after the war Capt. In
glis engaged extensively in milling
operations at Cedar Key, established
large ginning operations at Madison
and when phosphate was discovered
in this county he was invited by the
late Hon. John F. Dunn to help or
ganize the Dunnellon Phosphate Com
pany, which early became the most
potent factor in the development of
that industry. and today holds the
most commanding position.
1t is not discreditable to its other
members to say that this was largely
on account of the foresight and exec
utive ability he displayed in its man
agement.
1t was through Capt. Inglis' exer-
tons that Port Inglis was created;
the Port Inglis Terminal Company
was organized: the Standard and Her
nando railroad was constructed and
the Barker Chemical Company was
made possible.
All of those enterprises, while they
brought fam eand riches to the pro-
jectors, were wonderful factors in the
states development
Capt. Inglis was successful in all of
his business operations and was a
veritable prince in dispensing hospi-
tality
He was the owner of several
yachts and was at his best when
cruising with his friends.
He belonged to a courtly school
now rapidly passing away, and will
be remembered with affection by
those whose good fortune it was to
have shared his hospitality and who
came under the shadow of his influ-
ence and friendship.
In his ashes the grave holds with