10th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery

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Brief History
The 10th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery was organized at Elmira, N. Y., September 27, 1861 and consolidated with 24th New York Cavalry June 17, 1865, to form 1st Regiment Provisional Cavalry. .

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.