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===Brief History=== | === Brief History === | ||
*Organized in May 1861 | *Organized in May 1861 | ||
*It was assigned to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery, but served as an independent company. | *It was assigned to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery, but served as an independent company. | ||
*The battery was stationed at Ship Point on the Poquosin River, then at Yorktown. | *The battery was stationed at Ship Point on the Poquosin River, then at Yorktown. | ||
*During June 1862, it was ordered to disband and the men transferred to other Virginia units. | *During June 1862, it was ordered to disband and the men transferred to other Virginia units. | ||
*Captain Charles L. Smith was in command. | *Captain Charles L. Smith was in command. | ||
*AKA - Hampton Artillery | *AKA - Hampton Artillery | ||
===Companies=== | === Companies === | ||
men from Elizabeth City County | men from Elizabeth City County | ||
::[http://ranger95.com/civil_war/virginia/artillery/rosters/1st_art_rgt_rost_a.html Roster] | |||