Hello: THe only similar name I found in the roster of the 76th is a listing for a William Currans, as an unassigned recruit who was "rejected" for service. His residence was listed as Middleport. This is unfortunately all that is listed for this man. (Report of the Adjudent General of the state of Illinois, Vol 4 revised, Muster of Officers and EListed Men from the 56th to 77th Regiment). Good luck to you in your search! :) ---Kathryn Sill researching : CREWS, CRAWSHAW, SILL, RAMSEY, RENDLEMAN, CANNON, HARTLINE, ROBINSON, LOGAN, and several more related names ending up in Southern Illinois.