14th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery

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Brief History
The 14th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery 14th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery was organized October, 1862 from Battery "A," 2nd Battalion, New York Light Artillery. Served by detachments as follows: First Section attached to Battery "C," 4th U.S. Artillery, October, 1862, to January 16, 1863, then to Battery "G," 1st New York Light Artillery, till September 7, 1863. Second Section attached to Battery "G," 1st New York Light Artillery, October, 1862, to September 7, 1863. Third Section attached to Battery "B," 1st New York Light Artillery, October, 1862, to September 7, 1863. These detachments transferred to above named Batteries permanently September 7, 1863. .

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.