Goldthwaite's Battery, Alabama Light Artillery

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Brief History
Semple's-Goldthwaite's Battery completed its organization at Montgomery, Alabama, in March, 1862, with men from Montgomery. In 1865 the company was ordered to North Carolina, but surrendered at Augusta, Georgia.

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.

[http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm. The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 319 men on its roster for this unit.Roster.

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.