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*[[Fry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Orange Artillery) (Confederate)|Fry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Orange Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Orange Light Artillery was formed at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861. After serving in the Department of the Peninsula, it was assigned to H.P. Jones', T.H. Carter's, R.C.M. Page's , and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>Ended the war at Appomattox and surrendered with 20 men. Its commanders were Captains Charles W. Fry and Thomas J. Peyton. <br> | *[[Fry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Orange Artillery) (Confederate)|Fry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Orange Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Orange Light Artillery was formed at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861. After serving in the Department of the Peninsula, it was assigned to H.P. Jones', T.H. Carter's, R.C.M. Page's , and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>Ended the war at Appomattox and surrendered with 20 men. Its commanders were Captains Charles W. Fry and Thomas J. Peyton. <br> | ||
*[[French's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (McComas Battery) (Giles Light Artillery) (Confederate)|French's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (McComas Battery) (Giles Light Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>McComas'-French's Battery was formed in May, 1861, with men from Giles County.<br>On April 9. 1865, the unit surrendered with 66 men. Captains David A. French and William W. McComas were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Fry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Orange Artillery) (Confederate)|Fry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Orange Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Orange Light Artillery was formed at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861. After serving in the Department of the Peninsula, it was assigned to H.P. Jones', T.H. Carter's, R.C.M. Page's , and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>Ended the war at Appomattox and surrendered with 20 men. Its commanders were Captains Charles W. Fry and Thomas J. Peyton. <br> | |||
*[[Garber's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Staunton Artillery) (Confederate)|Garber's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Staunton Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Staunton Light Artillery was organized at Staunton, Virginia, in 1859 and entered Confederate service in June, 1861. The men were from Augusta County.<br>Surrendered with no officers and 54 men. Captains William L. Balthis, Asher W. Garber, and John D. Imboden were in command.<br> | |||
*[[G.W. Brown's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)|G.W. Brown's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>McGregor's Battery [also known as the Stuart Horse Artillery-2nd Artillery] was organized in August, 1862, by dividing Pelham's original company.<br>Had 106 engaged at Gettysburg, and surrendered only 2 in April, 1865. Its commanders were Captains G. Wilmer Brown, M.W. Henry, and William M. McGregor. <br> | |||
*[[G.B. Chapman's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Monroe Battery) (Confederate)|G.B. Chapman's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Monroe Battery) (Confederate)]]<br>Monroe Light Artillery was organized in April, 1862, with men from Amherst County. The unit was active in the Kanawha Valley, then assigned to the Department of Western Virginia.<br>Disbanded in the spring of 1865. Its commander was Captain George B. Chapman.<br> | |||
*[[Giles_Light_Artillery_(Pearisburg_Reserves)_(Confederate)|Giles Light Artillery (Pearisburg Reserves) (Confederate)]]<br>Giles Light Artillery (also called Pearisburg Reserves) was organized in June, 1861, with men raised in Giles County. <br>The company took part in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with no officers and 66 men. It was under the command of Captains David A. French and William McComas. <br> | |||
*[[Goochland Light Artillery, Virginia (Confederate)|Goochland Light Artillery, Virginia (Confederate)]]<br>Goochland Light Artillery was organized in May, 1861, with men recruited in Goochland County.<br>During March or April the unit was broken up. Captains John H. Guy and Jonathan Talley were in command.<br> | |||
*[[Grandy's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Norfolk Light Artillery Blues) (Confederate)|Grandy's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Norfolk Light Artillery Blues) (Confederate]])<br>Norfolk Blues Light Artillery was formed in 1828 and placed on active duty in April, 1861, as Company H (1st), 16th Regiment Virginia Infantry. During March, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. The unit was assigned to J.J. Garnett's and C. Richardson's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>This battery took 106 effectives into the fight at Gettysburg and surrendered on April 9, 1865, with 1 Warrant-Officer and 13 men. Captains Charles R. Grandy and Jacob Vickery were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Griffin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Salem Flying Artillery) (Confederate)|Griffin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Salem Flying Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Salem Flying Artillery was organized as an infantry company and served with the 9th Regiment. In May, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. All of its members were recruited to Roanoke County. The unit was assigned to J.T. Brown's and R.A. Hardaway's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>On April 9, 1865, it surrendered 1 officer and 97 men. Captains Charles B. Griffin and Abraham Hupp were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Hankins' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Surry Light Artillery) (Confederate)|Hankins' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Surry Light Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Surry Light Artillery was organized as infantry and assigned to the 3rd Regiment Virginia Infantry. During April, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. The unit was assigned to the Richmond defenses and later to C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion, Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia. <br>It ended the war at Appomattox with 19 men. Its commanders were Captains James D. Hankins and Thomas W. Ruffin. <br> | |||
*[[Hardwicke's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Lee Battery) (Confederate)|Hardwicke's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Lee Battery) (Confederate)]]<br>Lee Light Artilery was organized at Lynchburg, Virginia, in May, 1861.<br>The battery took 90 men to Gettysburg and surrendered at Appomattox with 12. It was under the command of Captains Pierce B. Anderson, William W. Hardwicke, and Charles I. Raine. <br> | |||
*[[Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)|Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[Huckstep's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fluvanna Artillery) (Confederate)|Huckstep's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fluvanna Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Holman's-Huckstep's Battery [also called 1st Fluvanna Artillery or Sons of Fluvanna] was organized in June, 1861.<br>During November, 1862, it united with Cocke's-Ancell's Battery to form the Fluvanna Light Artillery. It was commanded by Captains William Holman and Charles T. Huckstep. <br> | |||
*[[Jackson's Battalion, Light Artillery, Virginia State Line (Confederate)|Jackson's Battalion, Light Artillery, Virginia State Line (Confederate)]]<br>Jackson Light Artillery was organized at Winchester, Virginia, during March, 1862. It was active in Jackson's Valley Campaign, then served with the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days' Battles to Sharpsburg.<br>In September the unit was mustered out of service and the men joined in the Alleghany Light Artillery. Its commander was Captain Wilford E. Cutshaw. <br> | |||
*[[Jackson's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (2nd Organization 1863-65) (Confederate)|Jackson's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (2nd Organization 1863-65) (Confederate)]]<br>Jackson's Battery [also called Charlottesville Horse Battery] was organized in May, 1863, with men from John P. Hale's Battery which was broken up by its capture at Fort Donelson in February, 1862, and recruits and transfers principally from the 8th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. It was assigned to Jenkins' Cavalry Brigade, Lomax's Horse Artillery Battalion, and in 1865, M. Johnson's Battalion. This unit took 54 men to Gettysburg, then served in southwest Virginia and in Early's Shenandoah Valley operations. In March, 1865, it moved to North Carolina. Captain Thomas E. Jackson was in command. <br> | |||
*[[J.S. Brown's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Wise Artillery) (Confederate)|J.S. Brown's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Wise Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[J.W. Carter's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)|J.W. Carter's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[Jeffress' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Nottoway Light Artillery) (Confederate|Jeffress' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Nottoway Light Artillery) (Confederate]])<br>Nottoway Light Artillery was organized in June, 1861, with men recruited in Nottoway County.<br>The battery disbanded during the winter of 1864-1865. Captain William C. Jeffres was its commander.<br> | |||
*[[J.R. Johnson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)|J.R. Johnson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Bowyer's-Johnson's Battery, recruited in Bedford County, was organized in May, 1861, as an infantry company. Assigned to the 28th Regiment, it was transferred to the artillery in August.<br>On October 4, 1862, it disbanded and its 52 men were equally distributed to the Purcell and Fauquier Light Artillery Companies. The battery was commanded by Captains Thomas M. Bowyer and John R. Johnson.<br> | |||
*[[Johnston's Battery, Virginia Artillery (Confederate)|Johnston's Battery, Virginia Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Johnston Heavy Artillery was organized in September, 1861, with men from Dinwiddie County. Reorganized in 1862 under the same captain.<br>On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with the Army of Northern Virginia. Captain Branch J. Epes was in <br> | |||
*[[J.D. Smith's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Bedford Light Artillery) (Confederate)|J.D. Smith's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Bedford Light Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Bedford Light Artillery completed its organization in January, 1861, at Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia, with men from the immediate area.<br>On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with 5 officers and 61 men. Captains Tyler C. Jordan and John D. Smith were in command. <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1305322226000_217" /><br> | |||
*[[Kevill's Company, Virginia Artillery (United Artillery) (Confederate)|Kevill's Company, Virginia Artillery (United Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>United Light Artillery was organized as infantry and attached to the 41st Regiment. All of its members were recruited in Norfolk County. During April, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery and assigned to the 19th Battalion Virginia Artillery. In June it was detached and placed in the Richmond defenses.<br>Ended the war at Appomattox with 1 officer and 29 men. Captain Thomas Kevill was in command. <br> | |||
*[[King's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Saltville Artillery) (Confederate)|King's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Saltville Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[Kirkpatrick's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Amherst Artillery)(Confederate)|Kirkpatrick's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Amherst Artillery)(Confederate)]]<br>Amherst Light Artillery was formed in August, 1861, with men from Amherst County.<br>There were no members present at the surrender in April, 1865. Captain Thomas J. Kirkpatrick was in command. <br> | |||
*[[Kyle's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate)|Kyle's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[Lamkin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)|Lamkin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Nelson Light Artillery No. 1 was organized in September, 1861 with men recruited in Nelson County.<br>The company surrendered with 1 officer and 12 men. Captains James N. Lamkin and Woodville Latham were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Lanier's Company, Virginia Artillery (Local Defense and Special Service) (Confederate)|Lanier's Company, Virginia Artillery (Local Defense and Special Service) (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[Leake's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Turner Artillery) (Confederate)|Leake's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Turner Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[L.F. Jones' Company, Virginia Artillery (2nd Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate)|L.F. Jones' Company, Virginia Artillery (2nd Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate) ]]<br>Richmond Howitzers 2nd Company was organized in May, 1861, and for a time served in the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery. After becoming an independent command, it was assigned to J.T. Brown's, R.A. Hardaway's, and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>It took 64 effectives to Gettysburg and surrendered with 1 officer and 45 men. Its commanders were John T. Brown, Henry Hudnall, and David Watson. <br> | |||
*[[Lowry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Centreville Rifles) (Confederate)|Lowry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Centreville Rifles) (Confederate)]]Lowry's Battery [also called Centerville Rifles] was organized in June, 1861, with men from Prince William County.<br>Disbanded early in 1865. Captain William M. Lowry was in command. <br> | |||
*[[Lumkin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)|Lumkin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[Lurty's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)|Lurty's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Lurty's Battery was organized in October, 1863, with transfers from other artillery companies. <br>During the spring of 1865 it disbanded. Captain Warren S. Lurty was its commander.<br> | |||
*[[McClanahan's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)|McClanahan's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>McClanahan's Battery [also called Staunton Artillery] was organized in February, 1863, and for a time served with the 62nd Regiment Mounted Rifles.<br>Disbanded during the spring of 1865. Its captains were George W. Imboden and John H. McClanahan. <br> | |||
*[[Montgomery's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)|Montgomery's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Morris Light Artillery [also called Louisa Battery] was organized during August, 1861. The unit was assigned to W. Nelson's, H.P. Jones', T.H. Carter's, R.C.M. Page's, and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>It surrendered 31 men on April 9, 1865. Captains Lewis M. Coleman, Charles R. Montgomery, and R.C.M. Page were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Moore's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)|Moore's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Huger's-Moore's Battery was organized in June, 1861, with men from Norfolk, Virginia. After serving in the Department of Norfolk, the unit was assigned to J.J. Garnett's and C. Richardson's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>This battery took 77 men to Gettysburg but surrendered only 3. Captains Frank Huger and Joseph D. Moore were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Motley's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Pittsylvania Artillery). (Confederate)|Motley's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Pittsylvania Artillery). (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit<br> | |||
*[[Nelson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Hanover Artillery) (Confederate)|Nelson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Hanover Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Hanover Light Artillery was organized in April, 1861, with men from Hanover County.<br>During October, 1862, was broken up. Most of the men were transferred to the Amherst and Ashland Light Artillery Companies. Captains George W. Nelson and William Nelson were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Otey's Company, Virginia Light Artillery, Local Defense (Confederate)|Otey's Company, Virginia Light Artillery, Local Defense (Confederate)]]<br>Otey Light Artillery was organized at Richmond, Virginia, in March, 1862. It became part of the 13th Battalion Virginia Artillery but for some time operated as an independent command. Was ordered to join the Army of Northern Virginia.<br>Ended the war at Appomattox as infantry. The company was commanded by Captains G. Gaston Otey and David N. Walker. <br> | |||
*[[Virginia Light Artillery, Provisional Army of the Confederate States (Confederate)|Virginia Light Artillery, Provisional Army of the Confederate States (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[Page's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Magruder Light Artillery) (Confederate)|Page's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Magruder Light Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Magruder Light Artillery was formed at Richmond, Virginia, in March, 1862.<br>In October the battery was broken up and its members, 1 officer and 45 men, transferred to the Bedford Light Artillery. Captain Thomas J. Page, Jr. was in command. <br> | |||
*[[Paris' Company, Virginia Artillery (Staunton Hill Artillery) (Confederate)|Paris' Company, Virginia Artillery (Staunton Hill Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Staunton Hill Light Artillery completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in September, 1861.<br>Only a few surrendered on April 26, 1865. Its captains were Charles Bruce and Andrew B. Paris. <br> | |||
*[[Parker's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)|Parker's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Parker's Battery completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in March, 1862. It served in S.D. Lee's, E.P. Alexander's, and J.C. Huger's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>The company was included in the surrender on April 9, 1865, but only 3 members were present. Captains J.T. Brown, Jr. and William W. Parker were its commanders. <br> | |||
*[[Patterson's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Campbell Battery) (Confederate)|Patterson's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Campbell Battery) (Confederate) ]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[Pegram's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Branch Field Artillery)Branch's (Confederate)|Pegram's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Branch Field Artillery)Branch's (Confederate)]]<br>Pegram's Battery was organized in May, 1861, with men from Petersburg, Virginia. It first served as infantry with the 16th Regiment, then was transferred to the artillery in March, 1862. The company was assigned to J.R. Branch's and J.C. Coit's Battalion of Artillery.<br>Almost every member was captured in the battle of Sayler's Creek. Captains James R. Branch and Richard G. Pegram were in command<br> | |||
*[[Pelham's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)|Pelham's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[Penick's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)|Penick's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Lewis' Battery [also called Pittsylvania Artillery] was organized during April, 1862. For a time, part of this company served with the 59th Virginia Regiment. It was assigned to J.J. Garnett's, C.Richardson's, and W.T. Poague's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>In April, 1865, it surrendered 2 officers and 68 men. The battery was commanded by Captains John W. Lewis and Nathan Penick. <br> | |||
*[[Pollock's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fredericksburg Artillery)(Confederate)|Pollock's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fredericksburg Artillery)(Confederate)]]<br>Fredericksburg Light Artillery was organized in June, 1861, with men recruited in Fredericksburg, Virginia.<br>In April, 1865, 1 officer and 75 men surrendered. Captains Carter Braxton and Edward A. Marye were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Price's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Danville Artillery) (Confederate)|Price's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Danville Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Danville Light Artillery was organized at Danville, Virginia, during April, 1861, with men from Pittsylvania County. It participated in Lee's Cheat Mountain Campaign and Jackson's Valley operations, then served in L.M. Shumaker's and D.G. McIntosh's Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>On April 9, 1865, it surrendered 4 officers and 79 men. Captains Berryman Z. Price, R. Sidney Rice, Lindsay M. Shumaker, and George W. Wooding were its commanders. <br> | |||
*[[R.M. Anderson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (1st Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate)|R.M. Anderson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (1st Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate)]]<br>Richmond Howitzers - 1st Company was accepted into Confederate service in June, 1861. Its members were recruited in Richmond. Surrendered with 12 on April 9, 1865. Captains Edward S. McCarthy, William P. Palmer, and John C. Shields were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Read's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate)|Read's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br> | |||
*[[Rice's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (8th Star Artillery) (New Market Artillery)Rice's Battery (also called Eighth Star or New Market Artillery)(Confederate)|Rice's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (8th Star Artillery) (New Market Artillery)Rice's Battery (also called Eighth Star or New Market Artillery)(Confederate)]]<br>was organized in April, 1861, with men from Shenadoah County.<br>On September 26, 1862, it was broken up and its remaining members transferred to the Danville Light Artillery. Captain William H. Rice was in command.<br> | |||
*[[Richardson's Company, Virginia Artillery (James City Artillery) (Confederate)|Richardson's Company, Virginia Artillery (James City Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>James City Light Artillery was organized as infantry during the summer of 1861 and became Company H of the 32nd Virginia Infantry. Later it was transferred to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery as Company B.<br>Early in 1865 the battery ceased to exist, but 2 of its members surrendered at Appomattox. Captains Alex Hankins and Lucien W. Richardson were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Rives' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Nelson Light Artillery)(Confederate)|Rives' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Nelson Light Artillery)(Confederate)]]<br>Nelson Light Artillery No. 2 was organized during August, 1861, with men from Nelson County. This battery was assigned to A.W. Stark's, J.M. Maury's, and C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion, Department of Richmond.<br>In July, 1862, it contained 2 officers and 69 men, but only 2 were present at the surrender. Captain J. Henry Rives was in command. <br> | |||
*[[Rogers' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Loudoun Artillery) (Confederate)|Rogers' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Loudoun Artillery) (Confederate)]]<br>Loudon Light Artillery was organized in 1859 as part of the Virginia militia and entered Confederate service in July, 1861.<br>In October the company was ordered to disband, and 61 men were transferred to the Morris Light Artillery and 28 to the Orange Battery. Captains Patrick H. Clark and Abram Wimbish were in command. <br> | |||
*[[Shank's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)|Shank's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br> | |||
*[[Shoemaker's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Beauregard Rifles) (Confederate)|Shoemaker's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Beauregard Rifles) (Confederate)]]<br>(Lynchburg Beauregards)Moorman's-Shoemaker's Battery [also called Lynchburg Horse Artillery or Bearegard's Rifles] was organized at Lynchburg, Virginia, in April, 1861. The unit was assigne to J.S. Saunder's, J. Pelham's, R.F. Beckham's, and J. Breathed's Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia.<br>Disbanded at Lynchburg on April 9, 1865. Its commanders were Captains Macellus N. Moorman and John J. Shoemaker. <br> | |||
*[[Snead's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fluvanna Artillery)(Confederate)|Snead's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fluvanna Artillery)(Confederate)]]<br>Fluvanna Light Artillery was formed in November, 1862, by consolidating Holman's-Huckstep's and Cocke's-Ancell's Batteries.<br>At the surrender in April, 1865, none were present. Its captains were John L. Massie and Charles G. Snead.<br> | |||
*[[Stonewall Artillery, Virginia (Confederate)|Stonewall Artillery, Virginia (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. <br> | |||
*[[Sturdivant's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)|Sturdivant's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate)]]<br>Sturdivant's Battery [also called Albemarle Artillery] was organized in March, 1862. This unit served as an independent command, but for a time in 1864 was part of the 12th Battalion Virginia Artillery.<br>Surrendered 3 officers and 45 men at Appomattox. Captain Nathaniel A. Sturdivant was in command.<br> | |||
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