3rd Regiment, North Carolina Artillery

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Brief History
Organization began in January 1862. Generally, unattached companies serving as independent batteries in Cape Fear District, were assigned to the regiment. Between January 1862 and 4 November 1863 a total of fourteen companies served in the regiment. On 4 November 1863 all the light artillery batteries were transferred out of the regiment and heavy artillery batteries were assigned to it ot bring the refiment up to the ren company requirement. It surrendered 26 April 1865.North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster.

"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. 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.

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.