In a message dated 1/8/99 1:28:44 AM EST, [email protected] writes: << Does anyone know the Confederate unit that Frank and Jesse JAMES served in? Was there a William JAMES that served in the same unit? Thanks Virginia [email protected] >> There was a William H. James from Winston Co., AL who served in the 1st Alabama Cavalry Regiment, Volunteers, USA There were approximately 30 men from Winston Co., AL who went north to fight for the Union. After the war he returned to Winston Co., and filed a claim against the U.S. government for damages caused to his property during the war. Could this be the one you are looking for? Bryce C. Ruth, Jr. P. O. Box 68 White House, TN 37188 615-672-3107 [email protected]