Dennis, Military records are different from pension records. It may be useful to research both records. Stan In a message dated 99-07-14 18:46:59 EDT, you write: > From: 73761.17@compuserve.com (Dennis Holliday) > Sender: 73761.17@compuserve.com (Dennis Holliday) > Reply-to: DanvilleCrossing-L@rootsweb.com > To: DanvilleCrossing-L@rootsweb.com > > 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