In a message dated 5/30/99 Bev writes: << But because I did not know what the initials W. E. stood for it was considered incomplete. So, now what do I do? Is there a roster in the county of enlistees that may be able to clarify this person's full name? Thanks for any assistance you can give me. Bev >> Bev, Have you checked the State Archives? They have muster lists of all the Civil War Soldiers from IL. They will even send the muster lists to you for FREE and it only takes about two weeks. Then maybe you could find out enough info for the National Archives. Go to this site: <A HREF="http://www.sos.state.il.us/depts/archives/arc_home.html">The Illinois State Archives </A> http://www.sos.state.il.us/depts/archives/arc_home.html LOCK, WILLIAM B 4 CAV MORRIS LOCK, WILLIAM E 11 CAV PEORIA LOCK, WILLIAM F 14 CAV HOWARD'S POINT LOCK, WILLIAM C B 40 INF KINMUNDY LOCK, WILTON M F 11 CAV WASHINGTON Hope this helps. Evan