One of my ancestors was in this light artillery Battery form Fauquier. I am trying to find the names of the other members(out of curiosity ) They were an independent company organized in early1862. They saw some impressive action . I will list just the major ones: Fredericksburg Dec 1862, Chancellorsville, Gettysbrug(there is a monument to them there), The Wilderness, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Cold harbor and the siege of Petersbrug and at the surrender at Appomattox. Their first commander was James Vass Brooke who I believe was killed at Gettysburg and I believe that they were named Poague's battery thereafter. My ancestor Thomas Benton Rector served until Sept 1864 when it is noted that he deserted to the enemy(this would have been during the siege of Petersburg) Whether he deserted or just decided to go home I have not been able to determine I have not been able to find any loyalty oath of any kind. I believe that this is purely a Fauquier unit ...does anyone on the list have an ancestor that belonged to this unit? Considering all the major battles that they were a part of, it is a wonder that I am here. Susan