Hi to all you good folks in MN from snowy, cold Vermont. I just joined this list for one purpose, to see what if anything I can find about Charlie GODDARD, a Civil War veteran. Here's what I know: In 1861 he lived in Winona, Winona, MN, he joined the Army at Fort Snelling in 1861. He was in the 1st Minnesota Volunteers. He had a younger brother Orren. His father, Paul, died previously from being kicked by a horse. His mother was still living in 1861, don't know her name. Charlie died Ae. 23 in 1868, so his birth would have been 1844 or 45. This is all I know of him except he was injured in the war and ultimately died of his wounds, apparently. I have no idea how to go about researching in MN. Can I order birth, death, marriage certs from the town clerk as we can here in VT? I know I have run into a snag in VA, I wanted to get my grandmother's death cert and I can't as they will only give one to children and my Mom is dead. Doesn't make a lick of sense to me but most govt things don't. Thanks for any help you can give me. Ruth -- Ruth Barton [email protected] Westminster, VT