Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery

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Brief History
The Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery was organized at Chicago, Illinois, and mustered in August 29, 1862. They served in various locations. At New Orleans, Louisiana in June 1865, then ordered home for muster out. It mustered out at Chicago, Illinois, July 10, 1865.

For more information about the Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery, see the following:


 * Wikipedia, (accessed 16 Dec 2010) article for Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery.


 * The Civil War Archive. (accessed 23 Dec 2010) Brief history of theChicago Mercantile Battery, 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 soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.

BOOKS

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