Two brothers, James & George SHEARS, were in the 27th Illinois infantry and the 1st N. Y. Light Artillery, respectively. Most of the war they were in different campaigns - the NY Regt. in the East, while the IL Regt. was typically in the Mississippi River valley. But the NY Regt. came to Tennessee and participated in the push to Atlanta, as did the IL Regt. My questions are: How likely is it that James & George knew of each other's proximity? How likely is it they were able to meet while off duty? James was killed May 14, 1864 at Resaca, Georgia. How long would it have likely taken for the news to reach George, whose regiment was also there? I'd appreciate your input. Thanks, David W. Lafayette, Indiana