Lanita, Not sure of your source, but that looks like they might be references to microfilm numbers. Here is an example from the US Park Service database: Lewis S. Musick (First_Last)Regiment Name 2 Missouri S.M. Cav.Side Union Company [input] M Soldier's Rank_In [input] Sgt. Soldier's Rank_Out [input] Sgt. Alternate Name [input] Notes Film Number M390 roll 35 I am pretty sure that "Prov" stands for Provisional Enrolled Missouri Militia. Arleigh Lanita Sconce Smith <ozarkn@grm.net> wrote: Sharon, Please translate: M4 Prov En Mo Mil; B33 En Mo Mil; D27 I know the En MO Mil is Enrolled Missouri Militia, what's the M4 Prov, B33 and D27? Lanita Sconce Smith DCGS President Genealogists never die, they just loose their roots Arleigh Birchler, MDiv, BSN 1718 Fisher St #2 Madison WI 53713 608-251-4437 (Ali Sengaree - Allah'ka cli here chaya) Brams Addition Life&Choice Musick/Porter Fan Club Pleasure, Pain, Power, and Love