This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LoriMcCoy34 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4535.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Roberta. I'm Thomas Val Pearce's daughter. I am a descendant of Prussian from Jewell and Thomas Pearce. Recently became interested in my family history because my husband and I have been visiting civil war sites and I was trying to find out if any ancestors served in the civil war. I have been corresponding with your sister Sherry and she has emailed some interesting family research.Very nice of her to share with me. From what I have learned I believe Hosea J Pearce served in the civil war. Its easy to get wrapped up in searching for info. I am really enjoying it. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.