This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/842.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Gary, I am not a SCV member either, although I am more than eligible. I just do not have time to attend the meetings. I have plans to join this year but I'll have to wait and see. to be a member you only need a connection to the CSA. Here is a link where you can research surnames and units from any state, both armies. Go to CWS&S @ http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm The messages boards are being moved as soon as they are up again, I'll send you a link. Before you add E. O. Grigsby to your CSA Veterans list, we still need proof that he is the same one who served in the 7th and 9th Miss. I used all my sources and it led me to you, so I am 90% sure we are on the right track. My Purvis kin, I know very little about. James H. Purvis born abt. 1812, place unknown, died unknown, Marion Co. Miss. is as far back as I can get. I have no idea about parents or bothers and sisters. I am going to see if a friend of mine will help you with information. He is writing a book about the 7th Miss. do you mind if I give your email address to him? George Purvis 7th Miss. Inf History Project