>>R MacDonald wrote: Researching John Campion. Entered service >>about 1863 with 49th MA (Great Barrington/Pittsfield area). >-------------------- >Ray, He's listed as John Champion in the MA Adjutant General's >listing. He claimed residence in Great Barrington, worked as a >laborer, and was 18 at the time of his enlistment into Company D >of the 49th on 12 Sep 1862. He mustered out with the regiment 1 Sep 1863. Thank you very much for this information. My Uncle always pronounced the name "Champion" but I've rarely seen it spelled that way. This gives me some good information to work with. Thanks again. Ray MacDonald rmacdon@execpc.com CAMPION, DWAN, KENNY