Virginia's Smith's Battery

Brief History

 * Organized in May 1861
 * It was assigned to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery, but served as an independent company.
 * The battery was stationed at Ship Point on the Poquosin River, then at Yorktown.
 * During June 1862, it was ordered to disband and the men transferred to other Virginia units.
 * Captain Charles L. Smith was in command.
 * AKA - Hampton Artillery

Companies
men from Elizabeth City County