Stephen Russell Mallory was an immigrant to Key West from the island of Trinidad. He grew up in Key West and learned the practice of law from local judges. His career was ascendant and he caught the attention of the President and received a position of Presidential appointment which was the springboard for many more important positions. 

Stephen Mallory played a pivotal role in the Confederacy during the Civil War. He was eventually charged with treason and sought a Presidential Pardon to clear him of these charges. He eventually received a partial parole and was able to move past this scandal.

With a dwindling fortune, he had to fall back on the practice of law to rebuild his life and reunite his family.

His impact on the South during the Civil War was undeniable, but his service to his country didn't stop there as he held several powerful positions in Key West and in the state of Florida, as well as for the Confederacy. 

If you're ever visiting Key West, you can learn more about Stephen Mallory and visit the world famous Mallory Square Sunset Celebration, which is held nightly. You can learn more about that here.

It was today, March 26, 1851 that Stephen Mallory was appointed to be a US Senator by the Florida Legislature.

And that's what happened Today in Key West History.

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