Smith's Battery A, Chicago, Illinois Light Artillery

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Brief History
The Smith's Battery A, Chicago, Illinois, Light Artillery entered state service on April 17, 1861, for three months. The unit did duty in District of Cairo, Illinois, until July1861. It mustered out July 16, 1861.

For more information about the Smith's Battery A, Chicago, Illinois Light Artillery, see the following:


 * Wikipedia. (accessed 16 Dec 2010) article for Smith's Battery A, Chicago, Illinois, Light Artillery.


 * The Civil War Archive. (accessed 23 Dec 2010) Brief history of the Smith's Battery A, Chicago, Illinois Light Artillery.

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.

Other Sources
WEBSITES


 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 30 Dec. 2010) can be searched by the soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.

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