Message text written by INTERNET:DanvilleCrossing-L@rootsweb.com >HAH! Found it! Go to http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/civilwar.htm and look under "Pension Records"...this will give you information for obtaining. Costs $5 but if you are like me that is small taters when you want information about parentage etc. of ole grandpap and you are at your wit's end! jan< Anyone happen to have one for IL? Dennis