Vaughn's Independent Battery, Illinois Light Artillery

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Brief History
The Vaughn's Indepandent Battery, Illinois Light Artillery was organized at Springfield, Illinois, and mustered in August 21, 1862. They served in various places then had duty at Little Rock until June, 1865. They were ordered to Springfield, Illinois, June 25, and mustered out June 30, 1865.

For more information about the Vaughn's Independent Battery, Illinois Light Artillery, see the following:


 * Wikipedia, (accessed 16 Dec 2010) article for Vaughn's Independent Battery, Illinois Light Artillery.


 * The Civil War Archive. (accessed 23 Dec 2010) Brief history of the Vaughn's Independent Battery, Illinois Light Artillery.

Companies in this Regiment with County 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
WEBSITES


 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 30 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.

BOOKS

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