Chapman's Peoria Independent Battery Light Artillery
United States 
U.S. Military Illinois Illinois Military Illinois in the Civil War Chapman"s Peoria Independent Battery Light Artillery
Brief History
Chapman's Peoria Independent Battery Light Artillery was organized from the 14th Regiment, Illinois Infantry and attached to that regiment until February, 1862, when it was designated Battery "B," 2nd Regiment, Illinois Light Artillery.[1].
Companies in this Regiment with County of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.
A roster of soldiers and their residences is found at Illinois Civil War Rosters.
Other Sources
WEBSITES
- Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 30 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.
BOOKS
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 January 2011).