African American Search: I am looking for Thomas D. Curtis that married a Lela Easter of MS. I dont have any information on Thomas except he was in the Civil War and was married. I am looking for a Census or something on him. My relations to Thomas is great niece by marriage, he married my great Aunt Lela EASTER. Thanks! Mrs. Karen Rogers nee EASTER

Johnny Reb and Billy Yank loved to sing --on the march, in camp, and sometimes even in battle, The men in blue favored "Battle Cry Of Freedom," "Red White and Blue," "The Star Spangled Banners," and others The men in Grey cherished "Dixie,' Bonnie Blue Flag," and Yellow Rose of Texas," and all were moved by the heartbreaking tune "Home Sweet Home." Mess time--"What breakfast could possibly compare with this, "Union Lieitenant Theodore Ayrault Dodge wrote in his journal in 1862-- "hard crackers, boiled beef(2days in the haversack) and bologna sausage (ditto) Officially, the daily Union ration consisted of 22 ounces of bread and either 12 ounces of pork or a pound of salted beef. Confederates were supposed to be supplied( but seldom were) with 12 ounces of bacon or 20 ounces of beef(usuallu salted a long with 18 ounces of flour or 20 ounces ofa corn meal or hard bread. Vegetables such as beans and peas were often hard to come bym especially for the Rebs. Usually, Yankees banked on hardtack and coffee, while theircounterparts tried to get by on corn bread and coffee. Men on both sides got what they could by sutlers and foraging. Coffee and tobacco were common cravings Soldiers on each side intitially earned $11 per month. In june of 1864 the Confederacy raised each soldier's pay to $18 per month, a sum worth less as the Confederate dollor dropped in value. That same month the Union upgraded its soldiers' monthly wage to $16. Black Soldiers were paid just $10 per month-minus the $3 clothing allowance that white troops received. After June 1864, black Soldiers who had been free men before the war were paid the same as whites, but recently freed slaves who joined the army's ranks did not get the raise To fill the hours They wrote letters. In spite of the warnings Officers bouts of drinking and especially gambling broke out. Soldiers played card games, checkers, chess, and baseball, they whittled caraved and if they were feeling particularly creative, would even put on plays. Both armies claimed to be fighting with God's blessing, religion played a big part in the lives of many soldiers ----- While the slaughter and grief of war drove some men from their faith, religion revivals swept through both armies, claiming thousands of converts, Most of the men were Christian, though 7,000 Jews fought for the Union and 3, 000 for the South. 600 Jewish soldiers died in the war. Hope you enjoyed reading the Common Soldier, I know there is so much more to tell about these brave soldiers. Ann

Who was the common Soldier of the Civil War? (Taken from Civil War Times Dec 2003) by Micheal J McAfee How many fought? About 2.75 Million 2 million for the North 750.000 for theSouth The average soldier according to Historian Bell I. Wiley Was white, native born, farmer, prostant, single, between 18 and 29 years old. He stood about 5 feet 8 inches tall weighted about 143 lbs. Making a living--majority of the soldiers had been farmers before the war. Union roasters contained references to more that 300 careers. Accounting,surveyors, locksmith, teachers.carpernter, shoemaker, blacksmith,painter mason,teamaster and mechanic. Southerners who had not farmed included carpenters.mechanis, merchants,machinists, lawyers,teachers,blacksmith and dentists. ( I wonder why he did not mention Doctors?) In the Uniion Army 80 percent were in the infantry, 14 percent in the Cavalry and 6 percent in the Artillery. In the Confederate army 75 percent were in the Infantry, 20 percent in the Cavaley and 5 percent artillery. The odds against them---- Of every 1,000 Federals 112 were wounded; 150 of every 1,000 Confederates were hit. A Yankee stooda 1 in 8 chances of dying due to illness and 1 in 18 chances of dying in battle. a Rebel faced a1 in 5 chances succumbing to disease and 1 in 8 chances in dying in combat. 360,000 Yankees died 110,000 in battle and 225,000 of disease. The South lost 258,000 men 94,000 in Battle and 164,000 to disease. Roudhly 211,000 Union soldiers were captured and imprisoned in the South, 30,000 died there. 214,000 Confederates were imprisoned in the North and 26,000 of them died there. The large majority of soldiers were native born. Nearly one-quarter of the Uniion soldiers were immigrants, 200,000 German 150,000 Irish 45,000 English 15,0000 Canadians by the end of the War African-Americans soldiers made up roughlu 10 percent of the Union Army. Approximately 179,00 blace soldiers wwore Blue 37,000 lost their lives

Good afternoon List May I also add my Thanks to Edward's posting of Tidbits As I joined this list only 3 days ago I have received such a great response to my Uncle Jack Uniform query , and not knowing anything about Uncle Jack 3 days ago , I now have the information I need to steer me in the right direction , Thanks to a great wonderful HELPFUL List , and Edward , Thank you for the Tidbits , as being a Newbie , it certainly helps to receive the advice on which and how , and what avenuses to start searching Many Thanks List Debbie Debbie @ dodo ----- Original Message ----- From: "maryfrank" <maryfrank@the-i.net> To: <CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 11:35 AM Subject: [CIVIL-WAR] Just A Few Tidbits > > > > > > As usual Edward Harding has posted valuable information for all, not > > just the newcomers. > > > > We tend to forget to do the ground work that is all important to good > > genealogy work. > > > > THANK YOU, Edward and have a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! > > > > Richard Callard You are SOooo right Richard. I saved it so I can refer to it later. Happy New Year to Edward and all the list members. Mary Lenoir > > > > > > ==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== > > To unsubscribe from list mode, email CIVIL-WAR-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > > and in the text area of the message, type only the word > > unsubscribe > > > > > ==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from list mode, email CIVIL-WAR-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > and in the text area of the message, type only the word > unsubscribe > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.548 / Virus Database: 341 - Release Date: 12/5/2003

Edward, I have taken quite a liking to your g-g-grandfather. He had a lot of spirit! I hope you'll let us know when his memoirs are published. Thanks so much for posting this excerpt! Nancy Nancy, Thanks so much for posting the website and information regarding the hospitals in Richmond. My German GG Grandfather, Sergeant-Major William H. von Eberstein of the NC 61st Regiment was wounded in the hip at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, near Petersburg and was sent to a hospital in Richmond. He wrote of this in his memoirs. I have finally finished transcribing the portion of his memoirs dealing with the War, and hope to soon have it published. I'm including the part here about his being wounded and his time in the hospitals. It's written as he wrote it, spelling, punctuation, etc. I must admit that a couple of things that happened were quite humorous to me, even though it wasn't to him. "Capt Shoat and I fell at the same time he being shot through the Head and I through the thigh. The Regt marched right over us and with the other Troops they shove the Yankees before them. Emanual Edwards poor fellow was shot and killed in that charge. Capt Shoat was as brave a man as ever was on a Battle field. He came from the Western part of the State. Two of the Ambulance Corps took me and carried me to the rear. the shot and shell were falling all around us and I thought we should be killed any how. about one mile in the rear from where I was wounded we found behind a Hill the Dr. of a Georgia Brigade taking care of his wounded men. I remarked to him and asked him if he could not do something for me for I was getting very week from loss of blood. He replied that he could not do much for me as his wounded were coming in so fast and that the North Carolina Dr’s were only half a mile down. He looked at my wound put a bandage round it, and gave me a tin full of corn whisky to drink. The liquor revived me at once, and the bandage stoped the efusion of blood to a great extent, so we proceeded to our Dr’s Quarters. they were near the Bluff. The Ambulance me placed me down on the ground in a tent and the Dr which was Dr O’Haggen gave me another tin cup of corn Whiskey to drug me up as he was cuting of a leg at the time and could not attend to me just then. I had not been lying there long before a Yankee Prisoner was brought in wounded through the big toe. he was crying and making a doleful noise. I was a cursing him for being so white livered and for c! ry! ing like a baby and telling him that if he had remained home and not come there with the balance to fight us he would not now be wounded no more would I. Just at that time Capt Frederic Harding Capt of Genl Beauregard’s Escort from Petersburg had heard that I was wounded so he and Henry Patrick came in serch of me and found me lying down in the tent cursing that Yankee. they could not help laughing. Capt Harding remarked laughingly I should not think you would curse that way being wounded so bad as you are. He went to Dr O’Hagen and got him to attend to me at once. he dressed my wound then I was sent down to the Bluff to be put on board a Steamboat to be carried up to Richmond. I arrived at Richmond just at night. I was placed under a long shed with a great number of other wounded. I remained there some time complaining to the bystanders of the treatment we wounded soldiers met being put under a shed like a parcel of dogs. At las a man came along with a Horse Buggy. He asked me if I wished to go to the Hospital. I told Him I did. He took me in his Buggy and drove me to one of the Hospital’s in the City. I was taken in my name taken down Regt, Brigade and assigned to a bed! . ! There I laid a few days when one day some Ladies came in the ward where I was loaded with Baskets of nickknacks, pies, cakes, and delicacies. One of them came up to me and asked what regt I belonged to. I told the 61st N. Ca. You are not a Virginian she said. I told her no, I was a North Carolinian. She left me and went to look for the Virginians. she gave them her delicacies. After she had gotten through and having some left she came to me and she asked me if I should like to have some. I told her no & thanked her that I was a North Carolinian and not a Virginian, but that I knew that they did not make any difference between the soldiers of the different Southern States. She left me with red cheeks. The next morning I ask the Dr as he came to my bed side to examine my wound, that I wish that as soon as he thought I could be moved that he would give me a transfer to the North Carolina Hospital. I also told him the circumstance. he was uterly astonished and he said he would put a stop to such things that it should not happen again there. In about ten days he transfered me to the North Carolina Hospital where I was received. there I found Dr Tuten who was an Asst Surgeon in the Confederate service. I remained at the Hospital about a week. then I received a wounded furlough for a few weeks to make room for other wounded as they were coming in from the front of Richmond by hundreds."

Nancy, Thanks so much for posting the website and information regarding the hospitals in Richmond. My German GG Grandfather, Sergeant-Major William H. von Eberstein of the NC 61st Regiment was wounded in the hip at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, near Petersburg and was sent to a hospital in Richmond. He wrote of this in his memoirs. I have finally finished transcribing the portion of his memoirs dealing with the War, and hope to soon have it published. I'm including the part here about his being wounded and his time in the hospitals. It's written as he wrote it, spelling, punctuation, etc. I must admit that a couple of things that happened were quite humorous to me, even though it wasn't to him. "Capt Shoat and I fell at the same time he being shot through the Head and I through the thigh. The Regt marched right over us and with the other Troops they shove the Yankees before them. Emanual Edwards poor fellow was shot and killed in that charge. Capt Shoat was as brave a man as ever was on a Battle field. He came from the Western part of the State. Two of the Ambulance Corps took me and carried me to the rear. the shot and shell were falling all around us and I thought we should be killed any how. about one mile in the rear from where I was wounded we found behind a Hill the Dr. of a Georgia Brigade taking care of his wounded men. I remarked to him and asked him if he could not do something for me for I was getting very week from loss of blood. He replied that he could not do much for me as his wounded were coming in so fast and that the North Carolina Dr’s were only half a mile down. He looked at my wound put a bandage round it, and gave me a tin full of corn whisky to drink. The liquor revived me at once, and the bandage stoped the efusion of blood to a great extent, so we proceeded to our Dr’s Quarters. they were near the Bluff. The Ambulance me placed me down on the ground in a tent and the Dr which was Dr O’Haggen gave me another tin cup of corn Whiskey to drug me up as he was cuting of a leg at the time and could not attend to me just then. I had not been lying there long before a Yankee Prisoner was brought in wounded through the big toe. he was crying and making a doleful noise. I was a cursing him for being so white livered and for cry! ing like a baby and telling him that if he had remained home and not come there with the balance to fight us he would not now be wounded no more would I. Just at that time Capt Frederic Harding Capt of Genl Beauregard’s Escort from Petersburg had heard that I was wounded so he and Henry Patrick came in serch of me and found me lying down in the tent cursing that Yankee. they could not help laughing. Capt Harding remarked laughingly I should not think you would curse that way being wounded so bad as you are. He went to Dr O’Hagen and got him to attend to me at once. he dressed my wound then I was sent down to the Bluff to be put on board a Steamboat to be carried up to Richmond. I arrived at Richmond just at night. I was placed under a long shed with a great number of other wounded. I remained there some time complaining to the bystanders of the treatment we wounded soldiers met being put under a shed like a parcel of dogs. At las a man came along with a Horse Buggy. He asked me if I wished to go to the Hospital. I told Him I did. He took me in his Buggy and drove me to one of the Hospital’s in the City. I was taken in my name taken down Regt, Brigade and assigned to a bed. ! There I laid a few days when one day some Ladies came in the ward where I was loaded with Baskets of nickknacks, pies, cakes, and delicacies. One of them came up to me and asked what regt I belonged to. I told the 61st N. Ca. You are not a Virginian she said. I told her no, I was a North Carolinian. She left me and went to look for the Virginians. she gave them her delicacies. After she had gotten through and having some left she came to me and she asked me if I should like to have some. I told her no & thanked her that I was a North Carolinian and not a Virginian, but that I knew that they did not make any difference between the soldiers of the different Southern States. She left me with red cheeks. The next morning I ask the Dr as he came to my bed side to examine my wound, that I wish that as soon as he thought I could be moved that he would give me a transfer to the North Carolina Hospital. I also told him the circumstance. he was uterly astonished and he said he would put a stop to such things that it should not happen again there. In about ten days he transfered me to the North Carolina Hospital where I was received. there I found Dr Tuten who was an Asst Surgeon in the Confederate service. I remained at the Hospital about a week. then I received a wounded furlough for a few weeks to make room for other wounded as they were coming in from the front of Richmond by hundreds." I have about 13 ancestors who I know served in the War, and two of them are mentioned here in this portion of the memoirs. Captain Frederick Harding was a Great-Great Granduncle and I'm a 1st cousin of Henry Patrick 4 times removed. I also have copies of thirteen letters written home by Henry Machen Patrick who was later killed on the Darbytown Road at the Battle of White's Tavern near Petersburg, Virginia. I hope I haven't bored the list with all of this, but after seeing where the North Carolina Hospitals were in Richmond, I just thought I'd share this with the list. Thanks again for sharing the hospital information. It gave me more insight as to where my GG Grandfather was taken. Edward

> > As usual Edward Harding has posted valuable information for all, not > just the newcomers. > > We tend to forget to do the ground work that is all important to good > genealogy work. > > THANK YOU, Edward and have a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! > > Richard Callard You are SOooo right Richard. I saved it so I can refer to it later. Happy New Year to Edward and all the list members. Mary Lenoir > > > ==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from list mode, email CIVIL-WAR-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > and in the text area of the message, type only the word > unsubscribe >

Looking for bk. or play, entitled " When I come home" Concerning "Gen. Lovell Harrison Rousseau. Have a nice holiday. &.............. Have a musket, " ball"! Ken.

Thank you, and I hope that the New Year will bring you good health and much happiness Sincerely Ann ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Harding" <eharding2@cox.net> To: <CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 4:11 PM Subject: Re: [CIVIL-WAR] Wishes > Hi Ann, > > I've never known you to cause a problem. I've always enjoyed reading all of your posts and I have to admit, you're one of the most active and helpful people on the list. I sure hope you're doing well and look forward to more of your postings! > > I just wish I could have been more active on the list lately, but due to the surgery I had, I just wasn't able to type much or be much of any help to anyone. > > I sure hope you had a mighty nice Christmas and will have a wonderful and prosperous New Year! > > Edward > > > ==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from list mode, email CIVIL-WAR-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > and in the text area of the message, type only the word > unsubscribe > >

Hi Ann, I've never known you to cause a problem. I've always enjoyed reading all of your posts and I have to admit, you're one of the most active and helpful people on the list. I sure hope you're doing well and look forward to more of your postings! I just wish I could have been more active on the list lately, but due to the surgery I had, I just wasn't able to type much or be much of any help to anyone. I sure hope you had a mighty nice Christmas and will have a wonderful and prosperous New Year! Edward

never meant to cause problems, sorry if you feel that I did \ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Harding" <eharding2@cox.net> To: <CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [CIVIL-WAR] Wishes > Ann, > > It seems the list has been very quiet lately and not near as active as it normally is. Now that Christmas has passed and the New Year will be here soon, hopefully things will pick back up. > > Just to put a grin on your face, I'm NOT going to start another one of my miniwars on the list just to get people to write. LOL > > Edward > > > ==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from list mode, email CIVIL-WAR-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > and in the text area of the message, type only the word > unsubscribe > > >

Ann, It seems the list has been very quiet lately and not near as active as it normally is. Now that Christmas has passed and the New Year will be here soon, hopefully things will pick back up. Just to put a grin on your face, I'm NOT going to start another one of my miniwars on the list just to get people to write. LOL Edward

Richard, Thank you for the kind words and support. It means a lot to me when I am able to help someone, especially with something I have such a passion for. You are certainly correct when you say we all need to do our basics first. Some of the emails I get requesting help prove to me they haven't done the basics. Some of the emails I get are funny, and honestly, others are just plain stupid. One prime example of what I get in an email is: Hi. My name is John Doe. Can you tell me if I had an ancestor in the Civil War and how much are your fees? Thank you. First of all, I know the name of the person writing me, but if the surname is Jones, Moore, or another very common surname, I could go through the Confederate Roster, searching through over 1000 listings under that surname. If by chance the surname happens to be very uncommon as was my GG Grandfather's, I might possibly find something. His surname was von Eberstein and he was the only man in the War with that surname. First names, or a first and middle initial are helpful. Also, the man's place of residence is helpful such as the State and County of residence. And, if known, the man's age or approximate age or date of birth is helpful. I guess the point I was trying to make in way too many words was that when you're asking someone for help, be sure to have done your basics first, then give all the information you have to the person you're seeking help from. And, most of all, don't expect the person to do all your work for you. Thanks again for the kind words! Edward

This might be helpful to some of you who are trying to locate hospitals in the Richmond area where Confederate soldiers were sent. It's from the excellent website, "Richmond, Then and Now." Link at bottom. Nancy "Richmond Sentinel August 10, 1863 Soldier's Guide Apportionment of General Hospitals in Department of Henrico, showing to which Hospital the Sick and Wounded of each State are sent: For the information of the friends of the sick and wounded soldiers, we give below the different Hospitals in which the soldiers from each State are placed, and their locations. It will be found accurate, as it has been kindly furnished by a distinguished surgeon in authority: The soldiers from the States of Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri, and placed in Chimborazo Hospital, situated at the East terminus of Broad street. Those from North Carolina, in General Hospital No. 24, corner of Main and 26th streets; and in 3d, 4th and 5th divisions, Winder Hospital, west terminus of Cary street. Those from Georgia, will be found in 1st and 2d divisions, Winder hospital, West terminus of Cary street; and in 2d and 3d divisions, Jackson Hospital, near Hollywood Cemetery. Those from Alabama, at the Alabama Hospital, Church Hill, Franklin street; and in 1st division, Howard's Grove Hospital, Mechanicsville turnpike. Those from Mississippi, in 2d division, Howard's Grove Hospital, Mechanicsville turnpike. Those from South Carolina, in 1st division, Jackson Hospital, near Hollywood Cemetery. Those from Louisiana, at the Louisiana Hospital, West end Broad street, and in 4th division, Jackson Hospital, near Hollywood Cemetery. Those from Florida, in General Hospital No. 11, 19th street between Main and Franklin. Those from Texas, at the Texas Hospital, Main street, near terminus of City Railway. The following are Confederate hospitals, with their locations: General Hospital No. 1, North terminus of 2d street; General Hospital No. 21, cor of 25th and Cary streets; Henningson Hospital, Wall street; Samaritan Hospital, Clay street, between 5th and 6th; Robertson Hospital, corner Main and 3d streets; General Hospital No. 4, corner 10th and Marshall streets. The commissioned officers are to be found in Confederate Hospital No. 10, corner of Main and 19th streets. Officers in private quarters, (Surgeon A. Y. P. Garnett,) Broad street, between 9th and 10th. Wayside Hospital, General Hospital No. 12, corner of 19th and Franklin streets, where soldiers can have their wants supplied without expense. Receiving Hospital, General Hospital No. 9, corner of 17th and Grace streets. Prison Hospital, General Hospital No. 13, 20th street, between Main and Franklin. In addition to the above, Wayside Hospitals established at Petersburg, Danville, Farmville, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Liberty, and Staunton, near the railroad depots, at which sick and disabled soldiers may have their wants supplied without expense." Taken from: http://www.thenandnow.bravepages.com/Soldiers-Guide.html

Hi-- I know that I haven't posted a great deal this past month. I've been quite busy not only with the holidays, but also concentrating on work since my hubby lost his job. I would like to wish all of you a very happy new year. Thank you to those who have been helpful in my search for info on Daniel Hill.When I was a little girl I always wanted to join the DAR. My father told me that Daniel Hill is my connection, but I have to prove it myself. That is why I am so determined to find all the info I can. I've put together a family tree and it had 645 names on it, but I've still go to prove relation. Hopefully I can make my dream a reality. Again Thank You All for your help. Maggie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Harding" <eharding2@cox.net> To: <CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [CIVIL-WAR] Wishes > Ann, > > It seems the list has been very quiet lately and not near as active as it normally is. Now that Christmas has passed and the New Year will be here soon, hopefully things will pick back up. > > Just to put a grin on your face, I'm NOT going to start another one of my miniwars on the list just to get people to write. LOL > > Edward > > > ==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from list mode, email CIVIL-WAR-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > and in the text area of the message, type only the word > unsubscribe > >

Good Afternoon List Thank you for the "" wonderful advice "" given on this list and the advice to also ask the Great War List I have been given Uncle Jack's regiment he was a Infantryman in The Lincolnshire Regiment , post 1881 Army reform I can not Thank you all enough for the assistance given Thanks Debbie a Happy and Safe New Year to All Debbie @ dodo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.548 / Virus Database: 341 - Release Date: 12/5/2003

Here wishing all a Happy New Year. Hope to see our list grow again. Is it me? it seems that we do not have the activity we had. Ann

Hello List, As the new year approaches, and knowing the list is always getting new members, I wanted to share a few things which might be of some help in searching for ancestors who served in the War. As the Sons of Confederate Veterans North Carolina Division Genealogist, I receive so many emails from people asking if I can tell them if they had an ancestor in the War, with no names given or any other information. Not being able to travel all over the country, and not having access to any family papers and other things such as Family Bibles, it's impossible for me to just pull an ancestor out of the sky and say, "This is your ancestor." To search for ancestors, it takes some detective work, sometimes very little, sometimes a lot. Patience is one of the things I encourage, and not to get easily discouraged and just give up. Not every man who lived during that time served. Some men were too old, some too young, and others were just not physically able to serve. With all of this s! aid, I'd like to share a few guidelines that might help someone with their research. 1) Talk with all of your older relatives, no matter how distantly related you are. Many times, an older relative may have knowledge of an ancestor who served in the War, but they have never really shared this information because of lack of interest by the younger generations. 2) Cemeteries are an excellent place to search. Here you can find not only names, but also dates that can tell you if the man was of age to serve in the War. If you live in a different area from where your ancestors are buried, contact a family member who resides close to the cemetery. Be sure to write down the names and dates and any other information on the stone. This will prevent you having to return in case you forget something. I have found in most cases, families were very proud of their loved one's service, and most times had something engraved in his stone about his service, if it was not a stone provided by the government. The stone could show the name of the man's company or regiment, where he was wounded or killed, and if he was a Confederate soldier, it may simply have C.S.A. engraved. 3) Old family papers or old Family Bibles can be a source of information. Many times, family records were written in the personal family information section in Bibles. The information usually included are names, dates of birth and death, dates of Baptism or marriage, and any other facts the person wanted to include. The names and dates are the important information as they can show you if the man was of age to serve during the War. 4) One of the best sources to use in tracing back are Birth and Death Certificates. These documents list names of parents, and are an excellent research tool. Depending on where you live, and how far back your county records go, these documents will certainly be of great help in your search. You can find these documents at the Register of Deeds Office at the Court House. 5) Contact your local genealogy society, or if you don't live where your ancestors did, contact the genealogy society in that area. These people are always willing to help others with family research. They can possibly get you names of men who would have been of age to serve in the War from old census records or other county records, such as records of marriage. 6) If you find the name of a man who you think possibly served, and, if your library or the library where the man resided has old newspapers on microfilm, you may very possibly be able to find your ancestor's obituary. Most times obituaries will tell of the man's service in the War. The obituary may list the name of his company or regiment, the locations he served at, and also give other family names you may be interested in. Obituaries can be a great source of information. On a personal note, I just recently found what day of the week my ancestor was buried in 1890 from information in his obituary. I also want to mention obtaining copies of a soldier's original War Service Record. In my research, I have used both the National Archives and Broadfoot Publishing Company. In my opinion, and my opinion only, I prefer Broadfoot over the National Archives hands down. Unless they have changed their way of doing things in the past few years, the National Archives requires you to complete an application to mail in, and then they notify you if any records were found. After you are notified, you must send payment to them within a certain time period, and then wait for weeks to get the information. The National Archives will only get you the soldier's file information on the specific company and regiment you list on the application. If you would like to find out more about the National Archives and obtaining information from them, you can find their website located at the following address : http://www.archives.gov/research_room/obtain_copies/veterans_service_records.html#nar! a Broadfoot Publishing Company does not require you to complete and application. You can contact them with the soldiers name, company, and regiment, and they will do a complete search on him. If he served in more than one company or regiment, which happened many times, you will receive all of the information found for all companies or regiments he served in. Once they make the necessary copies, they mail them to you and there is no long waiting period to receive them. Usually, the time frame is a matter of days after receiving your request. Yes, Broadfoot's services cost a bit more than that of the National Archives, but to me, the additional cost is well worth it. One other thing I like about Broadfoot is that you are treated as an individual, and not a numbered job which has to be completed. If you would like to find out more about Broadfoot's services, you can find their website at http://www.soldiersearch.com/index.html I hope I haven't taken up too much space, but I just wanted to share a few things with the Listmembers, especially any new subscribers. If I can be of help to anyone regarding soldiers who served from North Carolina, please feel free to email me directly, and I'll be more than happy to try to be of help. On a personal note, to the members who know me, I'm still recovering from my recent surgery. Things went well, and even though I'm still pretty sore, I'm back up and going again. Many thanks to all of you who contacted me with well wishes. I hope all of you had a very Merry Christmas and will also have a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! Best regards, Edward Harding eharding2@cox.net

As usual Edward Harding has posted valuable information for all, not just the newcomers. We tend to forget to do the ground work that is all important to good genealogy work. THANK YOU, Edward and have a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! Richard Callard

Jim, I transcribed the 69th as a request. I noted that someone offered to do the 43rd for you. If that falls through, let me know. --Derick - Original Message ----- From: <jimgilmer@charter.net> To: <CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [CIVIL-WAR] 69th Regiment - the Cherokee regiment > Derick, > > Can you tell us if you have posted all those regiments > that you have transcribed to the web? > > I am especially interested in viewing the regimental > history of the 43rd Inf Regiment, NC Troops. > > Thanks, > > Jim Gilmer > > On Sat, 27 Dec 2003 16:24:25 -0500 > "Derick Hartshorn" <derickh@charter.net> wrote: > >I have transcribed the last pages of Walter Clark's North > >Carolina Regiments > >[Vol. 3:728-761] > >This was the unit engaged in the last land battle east of > >the Mississippi. > > > >http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccatawb/69th.htm > >Enjoy > > > >--Derick > > > > > > > >==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== > >To search our list archives since 1996, go to > >http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >and enter Civil-War in the list name > > > > > ==== CIVIL-WAR Mailing List ==== > To search our list archives since 1996, go to > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > and enter Civil-War in the list name > >