This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AUI.2ACIB/242.2 Message Board Post: Barb, Have you yet ordered his civil war service records (and possible pension records) throught the National Archives? They take a bit of time to get back but can be quite informative, especially since you already have the unit number. You can order the service record online through their website now. I've also a William H. Chamberlain in my family and am looking into ordering his records. My William H. Chamberlain was born about 1838 in Pennsylnia, a son of John Chamberlain. John Chamberlain moved out to Erie County, Ohio around 1840. My John Chamberlain and his brother Thomas, also an Erie County resident, are originally born in England circa 1810-1815. Good luck with your search!