In a message dated 1/24/03 3:05:53 PM, tblankus@msn.com writes: << I have both VA regimental series for 57th VA and Giles Artillery. A Lewis J. Blankenship in each, but I think we have solved that mystery...:o) TT >> either Lewis J born in Lawrence Co, Ohio about............ can'y put my hands on the date. Well, obviously about 1840-50 if he fought in the Civil War. Martha