Bert Hill lived in NC, mostly in Johnston and Wake Co. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in Cumberland Co. NC. I also have a 1st cousin once removed who has been searching way longer than I have, and she hasn't found anything either. I live in Johnston Co. , and still cannot come across anything to help. Of course, the old family legend is there, about him being a Native American (Cherokee), and formerly was named Red Cloud, and I am beginning to wonder if it is true. I have a book that which lists names of Native Americans who changed their names, but can't find him in that. I think he was like Mork and came on a space ship and got stuck, or maybe he was hatched.(LOL) I hope ya'll know I'm joking! My grandfather did have some brothers, but they are all dead, and all their sons are, too. My Dad deserted us when I was 5 mos old, and I never knew much at all about that part of my family. That is the reason I would like to know more about them. I didn't intend to write a book, so will stop now. I also didn't intend to ellicit sympathy, but I thought I would give some background so you all might see where I am coming from. Iris