Looking for info on origins of the Von Beck Rifles, 102d NYSV, named, I believe after George F. von Beck of Rondout NY. Prior to the Civil War (1854-ish) von Beck established three companies that were part of the 8th NY Militia, known as the Harrison Brigade. I assume these were the nucleus of the von Beck Rifles--with a Regimental name change. Any Ulster County Civil War Buffs got anything on this? George Stephan Honolulu HI ____________________________________________________________________ Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1