http://www.censusdiggins.com/civil_war_records_faq.html [This is a very informative page with "How To" advise, links and quicky course about obtaining your ancestors Civil War Records.] I just saw this Civil War Look Up link and thought that one of you might like to have it. They have mentioned that approximately 60% of Civil War Soldiers info is not available on line (that is probably a bit high), but nevertheless if you're having trouble locating your ancestor this might give you an option. Please remember that NARA is online and has the forms available for you to fill out and request your ancestors military records. http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Lair/3680/cw/cantfind.html A Civil War Roster: http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Lair/3680/cw/cw-nc.html Censusdiggins.com http://www.censusdiggins.com/nc_civil_war_ham.html [They offer a lot of free data bases that are interesting]