Parker's Company, South Carolina Light Artillery (Marion Artillery)

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Brief History
Marion Light Artillery was organized during the summer of 1861. Most of its members were from Marion, South Carolina. During January, 1865, it was assigned to A. Rhett's Brigade. Ended the war in North Caolina .



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.