Hello listers, I would like to know more about Co.A of the 44th IVI. My Ancestors in this unit were John Ryan Sr., John Ryan Jr., Michael Ryan , Stephen Ryan, James Ryan, . I know what battles this regiment was in. I know the info on my ancestors such as enlistment date and rank. Discharge dates. What I am curious about is what was the company like. Wild stories.Those things not written in the books. Like the Civil War letter posted on the Steuben Co. Website talking about the Ryan boys being tuff as bucks. What troubles did this regiment have. The regimental heroes. Did the women of Steuben CO. help support them. Send them blankets and things. John Ryan Sr. was not accepted for reenlistment into Co. A of the 44th and went home for about 6mths and took his then 16 year old son Lawrence/Todd (seen him referred to using both names)and enlisted in co A of the 129th. I would like to know more of this company too. In all John Ryan Sr. served with 5 sons and three son in laws. None died in the war but Stephen was medically discharged and died on his way home within eyesight of his hometown. John Ryan Jr. was shot 7 times and survived. One shot was in the back of the head at Shiloh (lodged just under the skin). James Ryan was promoted to Corporal. I would simply like to know more of co A. Not only about my Ryan line but a sense of what this company went thru. What this company had to endure. please and thank you, Sherri Ryan __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree