In a message dated 98-01-18 13:14:12 EST, you write: << Please help me in my search for an ancestor who may have been involved in the Civil War. Joseph Arthur Brou, among others would have been of age at that time. Any information or Joseph or any other Brou would be greatly appreciated. Charles Brou Grossimon H25thMA@AOL.com >> *************** For comprehensive information on (all?) Confederate Soldiers of Louisiana, I suggest that you contact the Ancestry Hometown site at: http://www.anscestry.com/ancestry/search.asp Some time back, this information was there for the taking for a free 10-day period, but now, I believe that it's only available to member subscribers (for about $5.00 per month). This site has loads of other good stuff, so it's worth looking into. Ancestry Hometown always has a "free-trial" section (including various files and a different old map each day). Check it out. David Becnel