Virginia Civil War Confederate Artillery Units

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 * 1st Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Hardaway's) (Moseley's) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 1st Regiment, Virginia Artillery (Confederate) Organized in September, 1861. Disbanded in October, 1862.


 * 1st Regiment, Richmond Howitzers, Virginia Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 1st Regiment, Virginia Light Artillery (Pendleton's) (Confederate) Alburtis'-Wise Battery was formed in 1859 and entered Confederate service during April, 1861. In October, 1862, it was broken up. Its commanders were Captains Ephriam G. Alburtis and James S. Brown.


 * 2nd Regiment, Virginia Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 2nd Richmond Battery, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 3rd Regiment, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 4th Regiment Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) Formed in May 1862, to serve either as artillery or infantry. During March 1864, became the 34th Regiment Virginia Infantry.


 * 5th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit


 * 5th Regiment, Virginia Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 10th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Allen's) (Confederate) Was organized at Richmond, Virginia, in April, 1862, with five companies. The unit served in the Department of Richmond until 1865 when it was transferred as infantry to the Army of Northern Virginia. Majors William Allen and James O. Hensley were in command. Associated unit: Brandon Light Artillery completed its organization in May, 1861 and became Company E of the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery. It was detached in December and assigned to J.R.C. Lewis' Battalion, a temporary field command. Later the unit became Company D, 10th Battalion Virginia Heavy Artillery and was then known as the Jamestown Heavy Artillery.Its commander was Captain William Allen


 * 12th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Organized with four companies during May, 1862. Because the companies did not always serve together, the history of each is given under its own designation. They are: Company A (1st) - Brooke's Battery; Company A (2nd) - Sturdivant's Battery; Company B - Martin's Battery; Company C - Eubank's-Taylor's Battery; and Company D - Harrington Light Artillery (assigned to the 13th North Carolina Artillery Battalion in November, 1863.) Major Francis J. Boggs was in command. Associated unit: Martin's Battery was organized in April, 1862, with men from North Carolina and Virginia. For a time it was attached to the 12th Battalion Virginia Artillery. Later the men from North Carolina were transferred to the 13th North Carolina Artillery Battalion. Richmond. Captain S. Taylor Martin was in command.


 * 13th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Was formed late in 1863 with three companies. Because the companies did not always served together, the history of each is given under its own designation. They are: Company A - Otey's-Walker's Battery; Company B - Ringgold Light Artillery; and Company C - Davidson's-Chamberlyne's Battery. The field officers were Lieutenant Colonel J. Floyd King, and Majors Wade H. Gibbes and William M. Owen. Associated units: Ringgold Light Artillery was organized in February, 1862. It was attached to the 13th Battalion Virginia Artillery but for some time operated as an independent command. The battery was then attached to W.H. Gibbes’ Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia, participated in the defense of Petersburg, and ended the war at Appomattox as infantry. Its commanders were Captains Crispin Dickenson and Timothy H. Stamps. Davidson's-Chamberlayne's Battery was assembled in April, 1862, with men from Southwestern Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. It was attached to the 13th Battalion Virginia Artillery, but served as an independent command. It participated in the defense of Petersburg and Richmond, and disbanded early in 1865. The battery was commanded by Captains John H. Chamberlayne and George S. Davidson.


 * 16th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 18th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) Was organized in June, 1862, with men from Norfolk and Alexandria, and Southampton, Isle of Wight, and York counties. In April, 1865, the unit was assigned to Barton's Brigade as infantry. It surrendered with 2 officers and 23 men. Major Mark B. Hardin was in command. Predecessor unit: Alexandria Light Artillery was organized in March, 1861, and mustered into Confederate service in April. Was assigned to C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion in the Department of Richmond. In January, 1864, the company was dismounted and merged into the 18th Battalion Virginia Heavy Artillery. Captains Delaware Kemper and David L. Smoot were its commanders


 * 18th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 19th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Atkinson's) (Confederate) Was organized in June, 1862, with four companies, later increased to five. Many were captured at Sayler's Creek, and 1 officer and 44 men surrendered on April 9, 1865.


 * 20th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) 20th Heavy Artillery Battalion was organized and accepted into Confederate service at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, in June, 1862. It participated in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with 11 men. Majors Johnston DeLagnel and James E. Robertson were in command.


 * 38th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Read's) (Confederate) 38th Artillery Battalion contained four companies and was organized in June, 1863. The unit did not serve as one command but did participate in many campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia. Its companies were the Fauquier Light Artillery, the Richmond Fayette Light Artillery, the Hampden Light Artillery, and Latham's-Blount's Battery. See history of each unit for details. The field officers were Majors Joseph G. Blount, James Dearing, John P.W. Read, and Robert M. Stribling. Associated units: Hampden Light Artillery: Hampden Light Artillery was organized at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861, with men from Richmond. After serving in Jackson's Valley Campaign,it was assigned to R.S. Andrews', J.Dearing's, H.P. Jones', J.P.W. Read's (38th Battalion), and R.M. Stribling's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. Participated in the defense of Petersburg, Ended the war at Appomattox. The battery was commanded by Captains William H. Caskie, Lawrence S. Marye, and John E. Sullivan. Latham's-Blount's Battery: Latham's-Blount's Battery completed its organization at Lynchburg, Virginia, in April, 1861. After taking an active part in the Battle of First Manassas, the unit was assigned to J. Dearing's, H.P. Jones', J.P.W. Read's (38th Battalion), and R.M. Stribling's Battalion of Artillery. It surrendered at Appomattox with only 3 men. Captains Joseph G. Blount, James Dearing, James W. Dickerson, and J.Grey Latham were in command. Fauquier Light Artillery: Fauquier Light Artillery was organized as infantry in June, 1861, and assigned to the 49th Regiment Virginia Infantry as Company G (1st). In September or October it transferred to the artillery. Attached to the Army of Northern Virginia the unit served in J. Dearing's, J.P.W. Read's (38th Battalion), and R.M. Stribling's Battalion of Artillery. Sustained 9 casualties at Kelly’s Ford, and surrendered with only 3 men. Its commanders were Captains William C. Marshall and Robert M. Stribling.


 * A. Graham's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Rockbridge Artillery)(Confederate) Rockbridge Light Artillery No. 1 was organized by W.N. Pendleton, rector of Grace Church in Lexington, Virginia, in May, 1861. Its members were recruited in Rockbridge County. It lost twenty-five percent of the 85 engaged at Gettysburg. It surrendered with 3 officers and 21 men. Captains Archibald Graham, William McLaughlin, William N. Pendleton, and William T. Poague were in command.


 * A.J. Jones' Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Pamunkey Artillery) (Confederate) Pamunkey Heavy Artillery was organized in May, 1861, with men from New Kent County. Early in 1864 it was converted to infantry and only 5 men were present at Appomattox. Captains Robert T. Ellett and Andrew J. Jones were in command.


 * Allen's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Lunenberg Artillery)(Confederate) Lunenberg Heavy Artillery was organized in January, 1862, and became Company F of the 2nd Regiment Virginia Artillery. Early in 1864 it was converted to infantry and surrendered 17 men at Appomattox. The company was commanded by Captains Cornelius T. Allen and Samuel W. Hawthorne.


 * Ancell's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Cocke's-Ancell's Battery [also called 2nd Fluvanna Artillery] was organized in August, 1861. During November, 1862, it merged with Holman's-Huckstep's Battery to form the Fluvanna Light Artillery. Captains John J. Ancell and Cary C. Cocke were in command.


 * Armistead's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Matthews') (Confederate) Mathews Light Artillery was formed in July, 1861, with men from Mathews County. Surrendered with the Army of Northern Virginia. On April 9, 1865, the unit contained 70 men. Captain Andrew D. Armistead was its commander.


 * Barr's Company, Virginia Light Artillery Levi's Battery (Confederate) [also called Louisiana Tigers] was organized in October, 1862, as part of Thomas' North Carolina Legion. It contained men from Louisiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, and the disbanded troops of the Virginian State Line. In March, 1865, it rejoined Thomas' Legion in the District of Western North Carolina and surrendered in May. Captains John W. Barr and John T. Levi


 * Bowyer's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Botetourt Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit


 * Brander's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Letcher Artillery) (Confederate) Letcher Light Artillery was organized at Richmond, Virginia, during the winter of 1861-1862. It was assigned to R.L. Walker's and W.J. Pegram's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. Only 2 men surrendered on April 9, 1865. Captains Thomas A. Brander and Greenlee Davidson were in command.


 * Bryan's Company, Virginia Artillery (Bryan Artillery) (Monroe Artillery) (Confederate) Bryan's Battery [also called Lewisburg (W. Va.) Artillery] was organized during the summer of 1862. Served with Early in the Shenandoah Valley. The battery disbanded during the spring of 1865. Captain Thomas A. Bryan was in command.


 * B.H. Smith's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (3rd Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate) Richmond Howitzers - 3rd Company was formed at the Baptist Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, in June, 1861. It was attached to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery. It was included in the surrender of the army. Captains Edgar F. Moseley, Benjamin H. Smith, Jr., and Robert C. Stanard were in command.


 * Carpenter's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Alleghany Rough Artillery) (Confederate) Alleghany Light Artillery was organized at Covington, Virginia, in April, 1861, with 83 officers and men. It was also called Alleghany Roughs, and later Carpenter's Battery. Joined the Army of Northern Virginia. Here it served in R.S. Andrews', J.W. Latimer's, and C.M. Braxton's Battalion of Artillery. Many were captured at Five Forks, and only 1 man surrendered on April 9, 1865. It was commanded by Captains John C. Carpenter, Joseph Carpenter, and Thompson McAllister.


 * Carrington's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Charlottesville Artillery) (Confederate) Charlottesville Light Artillery was organized with men from Albemarle County in March, 1861, at Charlottesville, Virginia. Three-quarters of its members were captured at Spotsylvania, and the remaining men were transferred to the Staunton Light Artillery. Captain James M. Carrington was in command.


 * Cayce's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Purcell Artillery) (Confederate) Purcell Light Artillery, completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in April, 1861. The unit was assigned to R.L. Walker's and W.J. Pegram's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It was included in the surrender on April 9, 1865. Its captains were George M. Cayce, William J. Pegram, and R. Lindsay Walker.


 * C.F. Johnston's Company, Virginia Artillery (Albemarle Artillery) (Everett Artillery) (Confederate) Albemarle Light Artillery [also called Albemarle Everett Artillery] was organized during June, 1861, with men from Albemarle County. The unit was assigned to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery but served as an independent command. It was attached to L.M. Coleman's, R.S. Andrews', and W.T. Poague's Battalion of Artillery. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with 3 officers and 45 men. Captains Charles F. Johnston, William H. Southall, and James W. Wyatt were in command.


 * Clutter's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Johnson's-Clutter's Battery [also called Jackson's Flying Artillery] was organized at Richmond, Virginia, during March, 1862, with men from Richmond. The battery had 96 men at Gettysburg and surrendered with 1 officer and 55 men. Its captains were Valentine J. Clutter and Marmaduke Johnson.


 * Coffin's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Coleman's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Cooper's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Stafford Light Artillery was organized in August, 1861, with men recruited in Stafford County. Lost many in the fight at Sayler's Creek, and surrendered with only 3 privates. Its commanders were Captains John R. Cocke, Raleigh L. Cooper, and Thomas B. French.


 * Courtney Artillery, Virginia (Henrico Artillery) (Confederate) Courtney Light Artillery, recruited in Henrico County, was organized during June, 1861. After participating in Jackson's Valley Campaign it was assigned to A.R. Courtney's, H.P. Jones', and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It disbanded early in 1865. Its captains were Alfred R. Courtney, Joseph W. Latimer, and William A. Tanner.


 * Curtis' Company, Virginia Artillery (Fredericksburg Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Cutshaw's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Jackson Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Dance's Company, Virginia Artillery (Powhatan Artillery) (Confederate) Powhatan Light Artillery was organized in July, 1861, with men raised in Powhatan County. The unit served in the Army of Northern Virginia assigned to J.T. Brown's and R.A. Hardaway's Battalion of Artillery. Many were captured at Sayler's Creek on April 6, 1865. Only 1 man surrendered with the army. Captain Willis J. Dance was in command.


 * Donald's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Rockbridge Light Artillery No. 2 was organized as infantry served in the 52nd Regiment. All the officers and men were raised in Rockbridge County. In September, 1861, the company transferred to the artillery. At Gettysburg, it surrendered 1 officer and 27 men. The captains were William K. Donald, John A.M. Lusk, and John Miller


 * Douthat's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Botetourt Artillery) (Confederate) Botetourt Light Artillery was organized with men from Botetourt County in May, 1861, as an infantry company. It was assigned to the 28th Regiment Virginia Infantry but in December transferred to the artillery. During April, 1865, the company disbanded. Its commanders were Captains Joseph W. Anderson, Henry C. Douthat, and John W. Johnson.


 * Drewry's Company, Virginia Artillery (Southside Artillery) (Confederate) Southside Light Artillery was organized in January, 1862, with men from Chesterfield County. It was assigned to the 2nd Regiment Virginia Artillery and when that unit disbanded, it became an independent command. Converted to infantry, the company ended the war at Appomattox where 1 officer and 67 men surrendered. Its commanders were Captains John W. Brewry and James B. Jones.


 * E.J. Anderson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Thomas Light Artillery was organized in May, 1861, at Richmond, Virginia. The battery was active from the Seven Days' Battles to Sharpsburg, then in October disbanded. Its members were then transferred to the Hampden Light Artillery. Captain Edwin J. Anderson was in command.


 * E. Graham's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Petersburg Artillery) (Confederate) Petersburg Light Artillery was formed in 1843 and entered Confederate service during April, 1861. It surrendered 2 officers and 19 men. Captains Edward Graham and James N. Nichols were in command.


 * Ellett's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Crenshaw Battery) (Confederate) Crenshaw's-Ellett's Battery was organized in March, 1862. During the war it served in R.L. Walker's and W.J. Pegram's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. This company disbanded on April 9, 1865. Its commanders were Captains William G. Crenshaw and Thomas Ellett.


 * Epes' Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Johnston Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Fleet's Company, Virginia Artillery (Middlesex Artillery) (Confederate) Middlesex Light Artillery was organized as an infantry company in May, 1861. It served as Company K (1st) in the 47th Regiment, then became Company B of the 55th Regiment. During February, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. The unit served with the Army of Northern Virginia until after the Maryland Campaign, then in October disbanded. The men transferred to the Ashland Light Artillery and Jackson's Flying Artillery. It was commanded by Captain William C. Fleet.


 * Forrest's Company, Virginia Artillery (Chesapeake Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * French's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (McComas Battery) (Giles Light Artillery) (Confederate) McComas'-French's Battery was formed in May, 1861, with men from Giles County. On April 9. 1865, the unit surrendered with 66 men. Captains David A. French and William W. McComas were in command.


 * Associated unit: (Confederate) Giles Light Artillery [also called Pearisburg Reserves] was organized in June, 1861, with men raised in Giles County. 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.


 * Fry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Orange Artillery) (Confederate) 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. Ended the war at Appomattox and surrendered with 20 men. Its commanders were Captains Charles W. Fry and Thomas J. Peyton.