John T. Kanapaux's Battery, Lafayette's Light Artillery,
South Carolina Volunteers

The Lafayette Light artillery was formed late in 1861 with about 60 officers and men. It was first stationed at Fort Pickens (stono), then was assigned to the Dept. of SC, GA, and Fl, & was active in the Charleston area and in various locations in SC. During February, 1865, it totaled 81 effectives and in April was attached to C.L. Stevenson's Division, Army of TN. Captain J.T. Kanapaux was in command.
- Joseph H. Crute, Units of the Confederate States Army.

ROSTER OF KANAPAUX'S BATTERY

BIOGRAPHY & PHOTO OF JOHN T. KANAPAUX

BIOGRAPHY OF SAMUEL B. HOWE

HERO'S OF HONEY HILL, KANAPAUX'S BATTERY

RECORD OF EVENTS FOR KANAPAUX'S BATTERY FROM THE OR

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• The Civil War Artillery Page
  The South Carolina Militia Fourth Brigade - week of April 20th
  Battle of Secessionville, SC
  Battle of Honey Hill, SC - Jenkins Papers - Part 1 of 3
  Battle of Honey Hill, SC - Jenkins Papers - Part 2 of 3
  Battle of Honey Hill, SC - Jenkins Papers - Part 3 of 3
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  Battle of Averasborough, NC
  Bentonville Battleground: Site of the Civil War Battle of Bentonville
  Battles of the Civil War Involving South Carolina Units
  O’Connor, Michael Patrick (1831-1881) Biographical Information