Kain's Company, Tennessee Light Artillery


Historical Notes:
Mabry Light Artillery was organized in Januarty, 1862, and mustered into Confederate service at Knoxville in May. The unit moved to Cumberland Gap, 33 men were detached, and a section was attached to Gracie's Brigade. A number of men were captured on September 9, 1863, and the few remaining served as guards at Wytheville, Virginia. Later they were with General Breckinridge's Reserves and probably disbanded during the early spring of 1865. Officers:
Captain W.C. Kain Assignments:
Cumberland Gap Gracie's Brigade Guards at Wytheville, Virginia Battles:
Cumberland Gap Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 311 men.


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