Hello, everyone -- I was watching *Gangs of New York* a moment ago -- paused for genealogy! -- and was surprised by the zeal with which recent immigrants were pressed into Union service. Something clicked: An ancestor of mine arrived in New York in 1860 with two brothers but then disappears until 1867, when all three turn up in Philadelphia. I have to wonder, as he would have been between 19 and 21 in 1861 and very poor. I know nothing of Civil War research, so I'll appreciate any advice. Many thanks! PatGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com