Susan, I'm sorry that I do not have any information to pass along to you about the subject. However, if you learn anything about this, I'd love to have it also. I am descended from John Nelson, who lived in Washington Co., and is buried there. He was also with the Home Guards, and was taken prisoner 27 Sept 1864. As I understand it, this was mostly a bunch of older guys--those that had been left at home. Anyway, he ended up in Elmira Prison Camp also (from what I've been told). When he was released in May 1865, the only way for him to get home was to walk. So, he walked all the way from NY to FL. When he finally got home, he was in such bad shape that his wife did not recognize him. I learned about this while I was in the midst of reading "Cold Mountain" which has been on the best-seller list. For anyone interested in learning more about what our ancestors may have gone through, I think you might find this interesting reading. I found it depressing at times, but let's face it--those WERE depressing days. I would like to learn more about this group of men, so if anyone has some tidbits, please pass them along. Sue