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 * 1st Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Hardaway's) (Moseley's) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 1st Regiment, Virginia Artillery (Confederate) Organized in September, 1861. Disbanded in October, 1862.


 * 1st Regiment, Richmond Howitzers, Virginia Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 1st Regiment, Virginia Light Artillery (Pendleton's) (Confederate) Alburtis'-Wise Battery was formed in 1859 and entered Confederate service during April, 1861. In October, 1862, it was broken up. Its commanders were Captains Ephriam G. Alburtis and James S. Brown.


 * 2nd Regiment, Virginia Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 2nd Richmond Battery, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 3rd Regiment, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 4th Regiment Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) Formed in May 1862, to serve either as artillery or infantry. During March 1864, became the 34th Regiment Virginia Infantry.


 * 5th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit


 * 5th Regiment, Virginia Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 10th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Allen's) (Confederate) Was organized at Richmond, Virginia, in April, 1862, with five companies. The unit served in the Department of Richmond until 1865 when it was transferred as infantry to the Army of Northern Virginia. Majors William Allen and James O. Hensley were in command. Associated unit: Brandon Light Artillery completed its organization in May, 1861 and became Company E of the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery. It was detached in December and assigned to J.R.C. Lewis' Battalion, a temporary field command. Later the unit became Company D, 10th Battalion Virginia Heavy Artillery and was then known as the Jamestown Heavy Artillery.Its commander was Captain William Allen


 * 12th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Organized with four companies during May, 1862. Because the companies did not always serve together, the history of each is given under its own designation. They are: Company A (1st) - Brooke's Battery; Company A (2nd) - Sturdivant's Battery; Company B - Martin's Battery; Company C - Eubank's-Taylor's Battery; and Company D - Harrington Light Artillery (assigned to the 13th North Carolina Artillery Battalion in November, 1863.) Major Francis J. Boggs was in command. Associated unit: Martin's Battery was organized in April, 1862, with men from North Carolina and Virginia. For a time it was attached to the 12th Battalion Virginia Artillery. Later the men from North Carolina were transferred to the 13th North Carolina Artillery Battalion. Richmond. Captain S. Taylor Martin was in command.


 * 13th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Was formed late in 1863 with three companies. Because the companies did not always served together, the history of each is given under its own designation. They are: Company A - Otey's-Walker's Battery; Company B - Ringgold Light Artillery; and Company C - Davidson's-Chamberlyne's Battery. The field officers were Lieutenant Colonel J. Floyd King, and Majors Wade H. Gibbes and William M. Owen. Associated units: Ringgold Light Artillery was organized in February, 1862. It was attached to the 13th Battalion Virginia Artillery but for some time operated as an independent command. The battery was then attached to W.H. Gibbes’ Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia, participated in the defense of Petersburg, and ended the war at Appomattox as infantry. Its commanders were Captains Crispin Dickenson and Timothy H. Stamps. Davidson's-Chamberlayne's Battery was assembled in April, 1862, with men from Southwestern Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. It was attached to the 13th Battalion Virginia Artillery, but served as an independent command. It participated in the defense of Petersburg and Richmond, and disbanded early in 1865. The battery was commanded by Captains John H. Chamberlayne and George S. Davidson.


 * 16th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 18th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) Was organized in June, 1862, with men from Norfolk and Alexandria, and Southampton, Isle of Wight, and York counties. In April, 1865, the unit was assigned to Barton's Brigade as infantry. It surrendered with 2 officers and 23 men. Major Mark B. Hardin was in command. Predecessor unit: Alexandria Light Artillery was organized in March, 1861, and mustered into Confederate service in April. Was assigned to C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion in the Department of Richmond. In January, 1864, the company was dismounted and merged into the 18th Battalion Virginia Heavy Artillery. Captains Delaware Kemper and David L. Smoot were its commanders


 * 18th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 19th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Atkinson's) (Confederate) Was organized in June, 1862, with four companies, later increased to five. Many were captured at Sayler's Creek, and 1 officer and 44 men surrendered on April 9, 1865.


 * 20th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) 20th Heavy Artillery Battalion was organized and accepted into Confederate service at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, in June, 1862. It participated in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with 11 men. Majors Johnston DeLagnel and James E. Robertson were in command.


 * 38th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery (Read's) (Confederate) 38th Artillery Battalion contained four companies and was organized in June, 1863. The unit did not serve as one command but did participate in many campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia. Its companies were the Fauquier Light Artillery, the Richmond Fayette Light Artillery, the Hampden Light Artillery, and Latham's-Blount's Battery. See history of each unit for details. The field officers were Majors Joseph G. Blount, James Dearing, John P.W. Read, and Robert M. Stribling. Associated units: Hampden Light Artillery: Hampden Light Artillery was organized at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861, with men from Richmond. After serving in Jackson's Valley Campaign,it was assigned to R.S. Andrews', J.Dearing's, H.P. Jones', J.P.W. Read's (38th Battalion), and R.M. Stribling's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. Participated in the defense of Petersburg, Ended the war at Appomattox. The battery was commanded by Captains William H. Caskie, Lawrence S. Marye, and John E. Sullivan. Latham's-Blount's Battery: Latham's-Blount's Battery completed its organization at Lynchburg, Virginia, in April, 1861. After taking an active part in the Battle of First Manassas, the unit was assigned to J. Dearing's, H.P. Jones', J.P.W. Read's (38th Battalion), and R.M. Stribling's Battalion of Artillery. It surrendered at Appomattox with only 3 men. Captains Joseph G. Blount, James Dearing, James W. Dickerson, and J.Grey Latham were in command. Fauquier Light Artillery: Fauquier Light Artillery was organized as infantry in June, 1861, and assigned to the 49th Regiment Virginia Infantry as Company G (1st). In September or October it transferred to the artillery. Attached to the Army of Northern Virginia the unit served in J. Dearing's, J.P.W. Read's (38th Battalion), and R.M. Stribling's Battalion of Artillery. Sustained 9 casualties at Kelly’s Ford, and surrendered with only 3 men. Its commanders were Captains William C. Marshall and Robert M. Stribling.


 * A. Graham's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Rockbridge Artillery)(Confederate) Rockbridge Light Artillery No. 1 was organized by W.N. Pendleton, rector of Grace Church in Lexington, Virginia, in May, 1861. Its members were recruited in Rockbridge County. It lost twenty-five percent of the 85 engaged at Gettysburg. It surrendered with 3 officers and 21 men. Captains Archibald Graham, William McLaughlin, William N. Pendleton, and William T. Poague were in command.


 * A.J. Jones' Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Pamunkey Artillery) (Confederate) Pamunkey Heavy Artillery was organized in May, 1861, with men from New Kent County. Early in 1864 it was converted to infantry and only 5 men were present at Appomattox. Captains Robert T. Ellett and Andrew J. Jones were in command.


 * Allen's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Lunenberg Artillery)(Confederate) Lunenberg Heavy Artillery was organized in January, 1862, and became Company F of the 2nd Regiment Virginia Artillery. Early in 1864 it was converted to infantry and surrendered 17 men at Appomattox. The company was commanded by Captains Cornelius T. Allen and Samuel W. Hawthorne.


 * Ancell's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Cocke's-Ancell's Battery [also called 2nd Fluvanna Artillery] was organized in August, 1861. During November, 1862, it merged with Holman's-Huckstep's Battery to form the Fluvanna Light Artillery. Captains John J. Ancell and Cary C. Cocke were in command.


 * Armistead's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Matthews') (Confederate) Mathews Light Artillery was formed in July, 1861, with men from Mathews County. Surrendered with the Army of Northern Virginia. On April 9, 1865, the unit contained 70 men. Captain Andrew D. Armistead was its commander.


 * Barr's Company, Virginia Light Artillery Levi's Battery (Confederate) [also called Louisiana Tigers] was organized in October, 1862, as part of Thomas' North Carolina Legion. It contained men from Louisiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, and the disbanded troops of the Virginian State Line. In March, 1865, it rejoined Thomas' Legion in the District of Western North Carolina and surrendered in May. Captains John W. Barr and John T. Levi


 * Bowyer's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Botetourt Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit


 * Brander's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Letcher Artillery) (Confederate) Letcher Light Artillery was organized at Richmond, Virginia, during the winter of 1861-1862. It was assigned to R.L. Walker's and W.J. Pegram's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. Only 2 men surrendered on April 9, 1865. Captains Thomas A. Brander and Greenlee Davidson were in command.


 * Bryan's Company, Virginia Artillery (Bryan Artillery) (Monroe Artillery) (Confederate) Bryan's Battery [also called Lewisburg (W. Va.) Artillery] was organized during the summer of 1862. Served with Early in the Shenandoah Valley. The battery disbanded during the spring of 1865. Captain Thomas A. Bryan was in command.


 * B.H. Smith's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (3rd Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate) Richmond Howitzers - 3rd Company was formed at the Baptist Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, in June, 1861. It was attached to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery. It was included in the surrender of the army. Captains Edgar F. Moseley, Benjamin H. Smith, Jr., and Robert C. Stanard were in command.


 * Carpenter's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Alleghany Rough Artillery) (Confederate) Alleghany Light Artillery was organized at Covington, Virginia, in April, 1861, with 83 officers and men. It was also called Alleghany Roughs, and later Carpenter's Battery. Joined the Army of Northern Virginia. Here it served in R.S. Andrews', J.W. Latimer's, and C.M. Braxton's Battalion of Artillery. Many were captured at Five Forks, and only 1 man surrendered on April 9, 1865. It was commanded by Captains John C. Carpenter, Joseph Carpenter, and Thompson McAllister.


 * Carrington's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Charlottesville Artillery) (Confederate) Charlottesville Light Artillery was organized with men from Albemarle County in March, 1861, at Charlottesville, Virginia. Three-quarters of its members were captured at Spotsylvania, and the remaining men were transferred to the Staunton Light Artillery. Captain James M. Carrington was in command.


 * Cayce's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Purcell Artillery) (Confederate) Purcell Light Artillery, completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in April, 1861. The unit was assigned to R.L. Walker's and W.J. Pegram's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It was included in the surrender on April 9, 1865. Its captains were George M. Cayce, William J. Pegram, and R. Lindsay Walker.


 * C.F. Johnston's Company, Virginia Artillery (Albemarle Artillery) (Everett Artillery) (Confederate) Albemarle Light Artillery [also called Albemarle Everett Artillery] was organized during June, 1861, with men from Albemarle County. The unit was assigned to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery but served as an independent command. It was attached to L.M. Coleman's, R.S. Andrews', and W.T. Poague's Battalion of Artillery. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with 3 officers and 45 men. Captains Charles F. Johnston, William H. Southall, and James W. Wyatt were in command.


 * Clutter's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Johnson's-Clutter's Battery [also called Jackson's Flying Artillery] was organized at Richmond, Virginia, during March, 1862, with men from Richmond. The battery had 96 men at Gettysburg and surrendered with 1 officer and 55 men. Its captains were Valentine J. Clutter and Marmaduke Johnson.


 * Coffin's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Coleman's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Cooper's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Stafford Light Artillery was organized in August, 1861, with men recruited in Stafford County. Lost many in the fight at Sayler's Creek, and surrendered with only 3 privates. Its commanders were Captains John R. Cocke, Raleigh L. Cooper, and Thomas B. French.


 * Courtney Artillery, Virginia (Henrico Artillery) (Confederate) Courtney Light Artillery, recruited in Henrico County, was organized during June, 1861. After participating in Jackson's Valley Campaign it was assigned to A.R. Courtney's, H.P. Jones', and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It disbanded early in 1865. Its captains were Alfred R. Courtney, Joseph W. Latimer, and William A. Tanner.


 * Curtis' Company, Virginia Artillery (Fredericksburg Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Cutshaw's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Jackson Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Dance's Company, Virginia Artillery (Powhatan Artillery) (Confederate) Powhatan Light Artillery was organized in July, 1861, with men raised in Powhatan County. The unit served in the Army of Northern Virginia assigned to J.T. Brown's and R.A. Hardaway's Battalion of Artillery. Many were captured at Sayler's Creek on April 6, 1865. Only 1 man surrendered with the army. Captain Willis J. Dance was in command.


 * Donald's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Rockbridge Light Artillery No. 2 was organized as infantry served in the 52nd Regiment. All the officers and men were raised in Rockbridge County. In September, 1861, the company transferred to the artillery. At Gettysburg, it surrendered 1 officer and 27 men. The captains were William K. Donald, John A.M. Lusk, and John Miller


 * Douthat's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Botetourt Artillery) (Confederate) Botetourt Light Artillery was organized with men from Botetourt County in May, 1861, as an infantry company. It was assigned to the 28th Regiment Virginia Infantry but in December transferred to the artillery. During April, 1865, the company disbanded. Its commanders were Captains Joseph W. Anderson, Henry C. Douthat, and John W. Johnson.


 * Drewry's Company, Virginia Artillery (Southside Artillery) (Confederate) Southside Light Artillery was organized in January, 1862, with men from Chesterfield County. It was assigned to the 2nd Regiment Virginia Artillery and when that unit disbanded, it became an independent command. Converted to infantry, the company ended the war at Appomattox where 1 officer and 67 men surrendered. Its commanders were Captains John W. Brewry and James B. Jones.


 * E.J. Anderson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Thomas Light Artillery was organized in May, 1861, at Richmond, Virginia. The battery was active from the Seven Days' Battles to Sharpsburg, then in October disbanded. Its members were then transferred to the Hampden Light Artillery. Captain Edwin J. Anderson was in command.


 * E. Graham's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Petersburg Artillery) (Confederate) Petersburg Light Artillery was formed in 1843 and entered Confederate service during April, 1861. It surrendered 2 officers and 19 men. Captains Edward Graham and James N. Nichols were in command.


 * Ellett's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Crenshaw Battery) (Confederate) Crenshaw's-Ellett's Battery was organized in March, 1862. During the war it served in R.L. Walker's and W.J. Pegram's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. This company disbanded on April 9, 1865. Its commanders were Captains William G. Crenshaw and Thomas Ellett.


 * Epes' Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Johnston Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Fleet's Company, Virginia Artillery (Middlesex Artillery) (Confederate) Middlesex Light Artillery was organized as an infantry company in May, 1861. It served as Company K (1st) in the 47th Regiment, then became Company B of the 55th Regiment. During February, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. The unit served with the Army of Northern Virginia until after the Maryland Campaign, then in October disbanded. The men transferred to the Ashland Light Artillery and Jackson's Flying Artillery. It was commanded by Captain William C. Fleet.


 * Forrest's Company, Virginia Artillery (Chesapeake Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * French's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (McComas Battery) (Giles Light Artillery) (Confederate) McComas'-French's Battery was formed in May, 1861, with men from Giles County. On April 9. 1865, the unit surrendered with 66 men. Captains David A. French and William W. McComas were in command.


 * Associated unit: (Confederate) Giles Light Artillery [also called Pearisburg Reserves] was organized in June, 1861, with men raised in Giles County. The company took part in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with no officers and 66 men. It was under the command of Captains David A. French and William McComas.


 * Fry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Orange Artillery) (Confederate) Orange Light Artillery was formed at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861. After serving in the Department of the Peninsula, it was assigned to H.P. Jones', T.H. Carter's, R.C.M. Page's, and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. Ended the war at Appomattox and surrendered with 20 men. Its commanders were Captains Charles W. Fry and Thomas J. Peyton.


 * French's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (McComas Battery) (Giles Light Artillery) (Confederate) McComas'-French's Battery was formed in May, 1861, with men from Giles County. On April 9. 1865, the unit surrendered with 66 men. Captains David A. French and William W. McComas were in command.


 * Fry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Orange Artillery) (Confederate) Orange Light Artillery was formed at Richmond, Virginia, in May, 1861. After serving in the Department of the Peninsula, it was assigned to H.P. Jones', T.H. Carter's, R.C.M. Page's, and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. Ended the war at Appomattox and surrendered with 20 men. Its commanders were Captains Charles W. Fry and Thomas J. Peyton.


 * Garber's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Staunton Artillery) (Confederate) Staunton Light Artillery was organized at Staunton, Virginia, in 1859 and entered Confederate service in June, 1861. The men were from Augusta County. Surrendered with no officers and 54 men. Captains William L. Balthis, Asher W. Garber, and John D. Imboden were in command.


 * G.W. Brown's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) McGregor's Battery [also known as the Stuart Horse Artillery-2nd Artillery] was organized in August, 1862, by dividing Pelham's original company. Had 106 engaged at Gettysburg, and surrendered only 2 in April, 1865. Its commanders were Captains G. Wilmer Brown, M.W. Henry, and William M. McGregor.


 * G.B. Chapman's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Monroe Battery) (Confederate) Monroe Light Artillery was organized in April, 1862, with men from Amherst County. The unit was active in the Kanawha Valley, then assigned to the Department of Western Virginia. Disbanded in the spring of 1865. Its commander was Captain George B. Chapman.


 * Giles Light Artillery (Pearisburg Reserves) (Confederate) Giles Light Artillery (also called Pearisburg Reserves) was organized in June, 1861, with men raised in Giles County. The company took part in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with no officers and 66 men. It was under the command of Captains David A. French and William McComas.


 * Goochland Light Artillery, Virginia (Confederate) Goochland Light Artillery was organized in May, 1861, with men recruited in Goochland County. During March or April the unit was broken up. Captains John H. Guy and Jonathan Talley were in command.


 * Grandy's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Norfolk Light Artillery Blues) (Confederate) Norfolk Blues Light Artillery was formed in 1828 and placed on active duty in April, 1861, as Company H (1st), 16th Regiment Virginia Infantry. During March, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. The unit was assigned to J.J. Garnett's and C. Richardson's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. This battery took 106 effectives into the fight at Gettysburg and surrendered on April 9, 1865, with 1 Warrant-Officer and 13 men. Captains Charles R. Grandy and Jacob Vickery were in command.


 * Griffin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Salem Flying Artillery) (Confederate) Salem Flying Artillery was organized as an infantry company and served with the 9th Regiment. In May, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. All of its members were recruited to Roanoke County. The unit was assigned to J.T. Brown's and R.A. Hardaway's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered 1 officer and 97 men. Captains Charles B. Griffin and Abraham Hupp were in command.


 * Hankins' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Surry Light Artillery) (Confederate) Surry Light Artillery was organized as infantry and assigned to the 3rd Regiment Virginia Infantry. During April, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery. The unit was assigned to the Richmond defenses and later to C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion, Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia. It ended the war at Appomattox with 19 men. Its commanders were Captains James D. Hankins and Thomas W. Ruffin.


 * Hardwicke's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Lee Battery) (Confederate) Lee Light Artilery was organized at Lynchburg, Virginia, in May, 1861. The battery took 90 men to Gettysburg and surrendered at Appomattox with 12. It was under the command of Captains Pierce B. Anderson, William W. Hardwicke, and Charles I. Raine.


 * Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Huckstep's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fluvanna Artillery) (Confederate) Holman's-Huckstep's Battery [also called 1st Fluvanna Artillery or Sons of Fluvanna] was organized in June, 1861. During November, 1862, it united with Cocke's-Ancell's Battery to form the Fluvanna Light Artillery. It was commanded by Captains William Holman and Charles T. Huckstep.


 * Jackson's Battalion, Light Artillery, Virginia State Line (Confederate) Jackson Light Artillery was organized at Winchester, Virginia, during March, 1862. It was active in Jackson's Valley Campaign, then served with the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days' Battles to Sharpsburg. In September the unit was mustered out of service and the men joined in the Alleghany Light Artillery. Its commander was Captain Wilford E. Cutshaw.


 * Jackson's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (2nd Organization 1863-65) (Confederate) Jackson's Battery [also called Charlottesville Horse Battery] was organized in May, 1863, with men from John P. Hale's Battery which was broken up by its capture at Fort Donelson in February, 1862, and recruits and transfers principally from the 8th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. It was assigned to Jenkins' Cavalry Brigade, Lomax's Horse Artillery Battalion, and in 1865, M. Johnson's Battalion. This unit took 54 men to Gettysburg, then served in southwest Virginia and in Early's Shenandoah Valley operations. In March, 1865, it moved to North Carolina. Captain Thomas E. Jackson was in command.


 * J.S. Brown's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Wise Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * J.W. Carter's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Jeffress' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Nottoway Light Artillery) (Confederate) Nottoway Light Artillery was organized in June, 1861, with men recruited in Nottoway County. The battery disbanded during the winter of 1864-1865. Captain William C. Jeffres was its commander.


 * J.R. Johnson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Bowyer's-Johnson's Battery, recruited in Bedford County, was organized in May, 1861, as an infantry company. Assigned to the 28th Regiment, it was transferred to the artillery in August. On October 4, 1862, it disbanded and its 52 men were equally distributed to the Purcell and Fauquier Light Artillery Companies. The battery was commanded by Captains Thomas M. Bowyer and John R. Johnson.


 * Johnston's Battery, Virginia Artillery (Confederate) Johnston Heavy Artillery was organized in September, 1861, with men from Dinwiddie County. Reorganized in 1862 under the same captain. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with the Army of Northern Virginia. Captain Branch J. Epes was in


 * J.D. Smith's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Bedford Light Artillery) (Confederate) Bedford Light Artillery completed its organization in January, 1861, at Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia, with men from the immediate area. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with 5 officers and 61 men. Captains Tyler C. Jordan and John D. Smith were in command. 


 * Kevill's Company, Virginia Artillery (United Artillery) (Confederate) United Light Artillery was organized as infantry and attached to the 41st Regiment. All of its members were recruited in Norfolk County. During April, 1862, it was transferred to the artillery and assigned to the 19th Battalion Virginia Artillery. In June it was detached and placed in the Richmond defenses. Ended the war at Appomattox with 1 officer and 29 men. Captain Thomas Kevill was in command.


 * King's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Saltville Artillery) (Confederate) Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Kirkpatrick's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Amherst Artillery)(Confederate) Amherst Light Artillery was formed in August, 1861, with men from Amherst County. There were no members present at the surrender in April, 1865. Captain Thomas J. Kirkpatrick was in command.


 * Kyle's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Lamkin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Nelson Light Artillery No. 1 was organized in September, 1861 with men recruited in Nelson County. The company surrendered with 1 officer and 12 men. Captains James N. Lamkin and Woodville Latham were in command.


 * Lanier's Company, Virginia Artillery (Local Defense and Special Service) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Leake's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Turner Artillery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * L.F. Jones' Company, Virginia Artillery (2nd Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate) Richmond Howitzers 2nd Company was organized in May, 1861, and for a time served in the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery. After becoming an independent command, it was assigned to J.T. Brown's, R.A. Hardaway's, and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It took 64 effectives to Gettysburg and surrendered with 1 officer and 45 men. Its commanders were John T. Brown, Henry Hudnall, and David Watson.


 * Lowry's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Centreville Rifles) (Confederate)Lowry's Battery [also called Centerville Rifles] was organized in June, 1861, with men from Prince William County. Disbanded early in 1865. Captain William M. Lowry was in command.


 * Lumkin's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Lurty's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) Lurty's Battery was organized in October, 1863, with transfers from other artillery companies. During the spring of 1865 it disbanded. Captain Warren S. Lurty was its commander.


 * McClanahan's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) McClanahan's Battery [also called Staunton Artillery] was organized in February, 1863, and for a time served with the 62nd Regiment Mounted Rifles. Disbanded during the spring of 1865. Its captains were George W. Imboden and John H. McClanahan.


 * Montgomery's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Morris Light Artillery [also called Louisa Battery] was organized during August, 1861. The unit was assigned to W. Nelson's, H.P. Jones', T.H. Carter's, R.C.M. Page's, and W.E. Cutshaw's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. It surrendered 31 men on April 9, 1865. Captains Lewis M. Coleman, Charles R. Montgomery, and R.C.M. Page were in command.


 * Moore's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Huger's-Moore's Battery was organized in June, 1861, with men from Norfolk, Virginia. After serving in the Department of Norfolk, the unit was assigned to J.J. Garnett's and C. Richardson's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. This battery took 77 men to Gettysburg but surrendered only 3. Captains Frank Huger and Joseph D. Moore were in command.


 * Motley's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Pittsylvania Artillery). (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit


 * Nelson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Hanover Artillery) (Confederate) Hanover Light Artillery was organized in April, 1861, with men from Hanover County. During October, 1862, was broken up. Most of the men were transferred to the Amherst and Ashland Light Artillery Companies. Captains George W. Nelson and William Nelson were in command.


 * Otey's Company, Virginia Light Artillery, Local Defense (Confederate) Otey Light Artillery was organized at Richmond, Virginia, in March, 1862. It became part of the 13th Battalion Virginia Artillery but for some time operated as an independent command. Was ordered to join the Army of Northern Virginia. Ended the war at Appomattox as infantry. The company was commanded by Captains G. Gaston Otey and David N. Walker.


 * Virginia Light Artillery, Provisional Army of the Confederate States (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Page's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Magruder Light Artillery) (Confederate) Magruder Light Artillery was formed at Richmond, Virginia, in March, 1862. In October the battery was broken up and its members, 1 officer and 45 men, transferred to the Bedford Light Artillery. Captain Thomas J. Page, Jr. was in command.


 * Paris' Company, Virginia Artillery (Staunton Hill Artillery) (Confederate) Staunton Hill Light Artillery completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in September, 1861. Only a few surrendered on April 26, 1865. Its captains were Charles Bruce and Andrew B. Paris.


 * Parker's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Parker's Battery completed its organization at Richmond, Virginia, in March, 1862. It served in S.D. Lee's, E.P. Alexander's, and J.C. Huger's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. The company was included in the surrender on April 9, 1865, but only 3 members were present. Captains J.T. Brown, Jr. and William W. Parker were its commanders.


 * Patterson's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Campbell Battery) (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Pegram's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Branch Field Artillery)Branch's (Confederate) Pegram's Battery was organized in May, 1861, with men from Petersburg, Virginia. It first served as infantry with the 16th Regiment, then was transferred to the artillery in March, 1862. The company was assigned to J.R. Branch's and J.C. Coit's Battalion of Artillery. Almost every member was captured in the battle of Sayler's Creek. Captains James R. Branch and Richard G. Pegram were in command


 * Pelham's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Penick's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Lewis' Battery [also called Pittsylvania Artillery] was organized during April, 1862. For a time, part of this company served with the 59th Virginia Regiment. It was assigned to J.J. Garnett's, C.Richardson's, and W.T. Poague's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia. In April, 1865, it surrendered 2 officers and 68 men. The battery was commanded by Captains John W. Lewis and Nathan Penick.


 * Pollock's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fredericksburg Artillery)(Confederate) Fredericksburg Light Artillery was organized in June, 1861, with men recruited in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In April, 1865, 1 officer and 75 men surrendered. Captains Carter Braxton and Edward A. Marye were in command.


 * Price's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Danville Artillery) (Confederate) Danville Light Artillery was organized at Danville, Virginia, during April, 1861, with men from Pittsylvania County. It participated in Lee's Cheat Mountain Campaign and Jackson's Valley operations, then served in L.M. Shumaker's and D.G. McIntosh's Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered 4 officers and 79 men. Captains Berryman Z. Price, R. Sidney Rice, Lindsay M. Shumaker, and George W. Wooding were its commanders.


 * R.M. Anderson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (1st Company, Richmond Howitzers) (Confederate) Richmond Howitzers - 1st Company was accepted into Confederate service in June, 1861. Its members were recruited in Richmond. Surrendered with 12 on April 9, 1865. Captains Edward S. McCarthy, William P. Palmer, and John C. Shields were in command.


 * Read's Company, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Rice's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (8th Star Artillery) (New Market Artillery)Rice's Battery (also called Eighth Star or New Market Artillery)(Confederate) was organized in April, 1861, with men from Shenadoah County. On September 26, 1862, it was broken up and its remaining members transferred to the Danville Light Artillery. Captain William H. Rice was in command.


 * Richardson's Company, Virginia Artillery (James City Artillery) (Confederate) James City Light Artillery was organized as infantry during the summer of 1861 and became Company H of the 32nd Virginia Infantry. Later it was transferred to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery as Company B. Early in 1865 the battery ceased to exist, but 2 of its members surrendered at Appomattox. Captains Alex Hankins and Lucien W. Richardson were in command.


 * Rives' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Nelson Light Artillery)(Confederate) Nelson Light Artillery No. 2 was organized during August, 1861, with men from Nelson County. This battery was assigned to A.W. Stark's, J.M. Maury's, and C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion, Department of Richmond. In July, 1862, it contained 2 officers and 69 men, but only 2 were present at the surrender. Captain J. Henry Rives was in command.


 * Rogers' Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Loudoun Artillery) (Confederate) Loudon Light Artillery was organized in 1859 as part of the Virginia militia and entered Confederate service in July, 1861. In October the company was ordered to disband, and 61 men were transferred to the Morris Light Artillery and 28 to the Orange Battery. Captains Patrick H. Clark and Abram Wimbish were in command.


 * Shank's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Confederate) Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Shoemaker's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery (Beauregard Rifles) (Confederate) (Lynchburg Beauregards)Moorman's-Shoemaker's Battery [also called Lynchburg Horse Artillery or Bearegard's Rifles] was organized at Lynchburg, Virginia, in April, 1861. The unit was assigne to J.S. Saunder's, J. Pelham's, R.F. Beckham's, and J. Breathed's Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia. Disbanded at Lynchburg on April 9, 1865. Its commanders were Captains Macellus N. Moorman and John J. Shoemaker.


 * Snead's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Fluvanna Artillery)(Confederate) Fluvanna Light Artillery was formed in November, 1862, by consolidating Holman's-Huckstep's and Cocke's-Ancell's Batteries. At the surrender in April, 1865, none were present. Its captains were John L. Massie and Charles G. Snead.


 * Stonewall Artillery, Virginia (Confederate) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Sturdivant's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Sturdivant's Battery [also called Albemarle Artillery] was organized in March, 1862. This unit served as an independent command, but for a time in 1864 was part of the 12th Battalion Virginia Artillery. Surrendered 3 officers and 45 men at Appomattox. Captain Nathaniel A. Sturdivant was in command.


 * Taylor's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Eubank's-Taylor's Battery [also called Bath Artillery] was organized in March, 1862. It was assigned to the 12th Battalion Virginia Artillery, but became an independent company in August, 1862. On April 9, 1865, it was included in the surrender. Captains John L. Eubank and Osmond B. Taylor were in command.


 * Thompson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Portsmouth Light Artillery)(Confederate) Portsmouth Light Artillery was organized during April, 1861, and for a time served in the 3rd Regiment Virginia Infantry. In October, 1862, the battery was broken up and the men assigned to Huger's-Moore's and Moorman's-Shoemaker's Battery. It was commanded by Captains Carey F. Grimes and John H. Thompson.


 * Thornton's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Caroline Light Artillery)(Confederate) Caroline Light Artillery was organized in July, 1861, with men recruited in Caroline County. In the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered 1 officer and 11 men. Its commander was Captain Thomas R. Thornton.


 * Turner's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Confederate) Turner Light Artillery was organized in August, 1861, with men from Goochland County. During October it was ordered to disband. Its 48 men were transferred to the King William Light Artillery. Captain Walter D. Leake was its commander.