Tobin's Company, Tennessee Light Artillery (Memphis Light Battery)

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Brief History
Williams'-Hoxton's-Tobin's Battery [also called Memphis Light Artillery] completed its organization in July, 1861, at Memphis, Tennessee. It was active in the Vicksburg operations and captured on July 4, 1863. Exchanged in October, its 28 men were sent to Mobile. Here the unit served until the end of the war. It was included in the surrender on May 4, 1865. Its commanders were Captains L. Hoxton, Thomas F. Tobin, and W. Orton Williams.

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.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.