Kanapaux's Company, South Carolina Light Artillery (Lafayette Artillery)

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Brief History
Lafayette Light Artillery was formed late in 1861. During February, 1865 it was attached to C.L. Stevenson's Division, Army of Tennessee.

This company was a part of the 1st Regiment, South Carolina Artillery (Militia).

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.