4th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery

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Brief History
The 4th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery Mustered in at Staten Island, N. Y., October 25, 1861 the men transferred to 1st New York Engineers, 5th and 15th New York Independent Batteries, and Battery "B" to 1st New York Light Artillery. .

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.