Pittsylvania Battery

Descendants Association

Organized for three years or the war in Pittsylvania County on April 3, 1862

Commander: Benjamin H. Motley (Captain)
Captain: John W. Lewis and Nathan Penick


Armed with two 3-inch Rifles and two 10-lb. Parrotts in September 1862
Armed with two 3-inch Rifles and two 12-lb. Parrotts on July 1-3, 1863
Armed with two 3-inch Rifles and two 10-lb. Parrotts on December 28, 1864

September 1862-June 1863: Artillery Battalion, R.H. Anderson's Division, 1st Corps, Army of Northern Virginia
June-July 1863: Artillery Battalion, Heth's Division, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia
July 1863-September 1864: Garnett's-Richardson's Battalion, Artillery, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia
September 1864-April 1865: Poague's Battalion, Artillery, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia

 

Battle Honors

Fredericksburg - December 13, 1862
Chancellorsville - May 1-4, 1863
Gettysburg - July 1-3, 1863
Falling Waters - July 14, 1863
Bristoe Campaign - October 1863
Mine Run Campaign - November/December 1863
The Wilderness - May 5-6, 1864
Spotsylvania Court House - May 8-21, 1864
North Anna - May 23-26, 1864
Cold Harbor - June 1-3, 1864
Petersburg Siege - June 1864-April 1865)
Appomattox Court House - April 9, 1865

 

Surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865

 

 

Pittsylvania Battery

Descendants Roll Call

 

Soldier's Notes

 

If you are a descendant or family member of a soldier of the Pittsylvania Battery and would like to be listed on the Descendants Roll Call, please send an e-mail by clicking the mail icon below. Type "Pittsylvania Battery" on the subject line and provide details in the message.

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