18th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery

United States     U.S. Military      New York      New York Military      New York in the Civil War      New York Civil War Union Units 1st through 8th     18th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery

Brief History
The 18th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery was organized at Rochester, N. Y., and mustered in September 13, 1862. The regiment mustered out July 20, 1865. .

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties 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.