Two - three years ago while I was finishing up some research on my family tree I was told of a painting that was up for bid on Ebay of a Sergeant Major James Collins of the 63rd NY Volunteers, a unit attached to the Irish Brigade during the Civil War. I saw the offer on Ebay but only after it was too late to bid. I failed in getting in touch with the new owner of the painting. The painting is important to me because James Collins is my great great grandfather. He died as a prisoner of war in Libby Prison in Richmond after he was wounded and taken prisoner by the Southern troops at the battle of Petersburg in June 1864. I have been unable to locate his grave but I have his military service and pension records and would be willing to share these with the new owner of the painting if I could get an in-person look at the painting. I also have a copy of the photo that the painting was copied from for the owner of the painting. I figure that it must have been done for or by a member of my family and might have some markings that might assist me in tracking down his grave or where in Galway he originated from. I believe the new owner lives in Little Ferry, NJ which is about two miles from my home. If anyone has any leads for me I would appreciate hearing from you.