The W. Dale Clark Library here in Omaha has 3 new books by the above author: Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Illinois (537 p) Indiana Civil War Veterans: Transcription of the death rolls...1882-1948 (400 p) Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska Civil War veterans..1883-1948 (658 p) All three books are taken from the records of the Grand Army of the Republic which is a veteran's unit reserved for Union veterans of the Civil War. Men could not be "galvanized Yankees" who had served in the Confederate army/navy and agreed to join the Union army, go West and fight Indians to get out of prison camp. Except for that, any men from any state who wore Union blue (in any branch of the service)were entitled to join the GAR. In some instances, former slaves who enlisted became members as well. (GAR motto: We drank from the same canteen." The information included on each man is name, rank, company, regiment or ship, the GAR Post he was a member of, and the death date. As you can see from the number of pages, there is information on a lot of men included in these three books. I understand that this author is writing one on GAR members in Pennsylvania, and we hope to get that one when it is finished. (I personally hope he keeps writing, as he hasn't hit my vets yet.) When searching, be aware that SOME men did not change their post affiliation when they moved elsewhere. These books can be found in the genealogy book room. The books in this room are catalogued as reference books, and do not circulate. If you can not get to Omaha, you can contact the library, or Greater Omaha Genealogical Society, or a member of RAOGK to see if they can get copies for you. There is a charge for any of the three services. Happy hunting! Karen ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.