1st Battalion, New York Light Artillery

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Brief History
This regiment was organized at Elmira to serve three years; it mustered in October 17, 1861. Eight companies, commanded by Col. Guilford D. Bailey, left the State October 31, 1861, Companies I, K, L and M November 21, 1861. At the expiration of its term of service, those entitled thereto were discharged, and the regiment continued in service. Its service was as light artillery and by batteries in the Armies of the Potomac, Virginia, the Cumberland and Georgia. The field and staff were honorably discharged and mustered out under Col. Charles S. Wainwright at Elmira, June 21, 1865. The New York State Military Museum website has a unit history project page for the 1st Battalion, New York Light Artillery.

The Civil War in the East website gives a timeline for the involvement of 1st Battalion, New York Light Artillery in the war.

"Compendium of the War of the Rebellion" by Frederick H. Dyer contains no history for this unit.

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.

See the regimental list for listing of individuals, their company and their involvement.

Companies A - D principally recruited from New York City.