Don, not only was the Province of Ontario at one time called Canada West, but before that it was called Upper Canada. I have seen Upper Canada as a place of birth on census records. I too had an ancestor who came to Iowa in the (probably) early 1860's, and I know not why or how, since he was a young man who left seven siblings and his parents behind. One member of the family is said to have come from there, working on the new railroad for free to get meals and a ride to the frontier. I have wondered if the first, my great grandfather, didn't join in the Civil War, but haven't been able to find such a link. The Canadians had been skirmishing with the Fenians for some time, and my great great grandfather is said to have formed a mounted militia in order to keep the peace outside Kingston. Also, the Underground Railroad had stations throughout that area, and free blacks were able to settle there with their families without being disturbed. I haven't been working on my family history for very long, and I'm certainly not an expert at anything, but these are just some facts I have learned in my searching. By the way, "another" great grandfather served for four years in the 13th IA, Co. F out of Anamosa. I did check the roster I have - which may or may not be the beginning or end of all rosters - and I didn't find J. Woodley listed. I hope someone has turned you on to the "Iowa in the Civil War" site. Marcia Kohl