At 04:24 PM 2/26/00 -0500, TeriSue Bru wrote: >Where do I go to get this information as it was listed in a Civil War CD. ? >National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000539, 0051, 00002570 These numbers don't look like the "normal" numbers used to describe National Archives (NA) microfilms, unless the "box" number is the microfilm series, which would make it M539, Roll 51, Record 2570. M539 is the Index to Compiled Civil War Service Records for Union Volunteers from Illinois. Does that sound right? If so, Roll 51 would cover names Lad-Lau. The NA has a microfilm rental program and many public libraries will also obtain the microfilms for you from the NA for a small fee. See http://www.nara.gov/publications/microfilm/micrent.html. You will need a microfilm reader to view the film, but can generally take it to a library or Family History Center and use theirs. You can also try the local Family History Center in your area and see if it is available through them. It is sometimes hard to locate NA films in their catalog, the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC). The trick is not to search the "location" catalog under Illinois or US Civil War, but instead look in the "subject/author" catalog for National Archives and then locate film series M539. Hope this helps. ********** John Clavin | jjc@bga.com | Austin, TX **********