I don't want to ruffle any feathers, but I do think this can be discussed from a genealogical point of view. I really doesn't matter what we think is right or wrong at this point, but the historical facts are important...at least to me. Where my ancestors drew the line dividing patriotism from church doctrine without judging them has been and always will be important to me. I will not argue the point of what was right or wrong now or then. Jacob Shutt in Sangamon Co., Illinois disowned his son Micajah when he ran away to join the Union forces during the civil war. I am descended from Jacob's daughter Elizabeth Jane Shutt who married William Foster. My Gr gr grandfather Samuel Riner (Brethren preacher) of Monroe Co., West Virginia was listed in a militia, but moved his family to Indiana during the Civil War. At least 2 of his brothers were well known decorated Confederate soldiers. Still looking for who their ties were in Indiana and proof of where they went in Indiana. Some Riner descendants were excluded from service in WW1 and WWII and others served. Later, Dan Cook ************** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)