Thanks for that. Even though I am descended from this Peter's sister, Sarah, I have added that to my database, interesting stuff. On 3/14/2005, "Brownauntk@wmconnect.com" <Brownauntk@wmconnect.com> wrote: >Charlie, > >I am still working on tying all the "tidbits" I have found together to >compile the Cornell history but here is a "tidbit" that you might be interested >in..... > >> Peter Cornell Born Feb, 1820 was a Private in the Civil War in Company >> D,179th.Reg. Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He enrolled Sept. 3, 1864; discharged June >> 17, 1865 Nashville TN. Born Gallia County, Ohio; age 44; physical >> description: 5'll" tall; complextion fair, eyes blue; hair auburn; occupation: farmer. >> > >I like seeing the description so I can imagine what they looked like and/or >who in the family might resemble them. I know that "redheads" is a trait of my >line (smile). > >If you should find any further information on his military history I would >appreciate receiving it too. Also you might be able to prove your direct >descend from him to you and get into the First Civil War Families in Gallia County. > >F.K. Brown > > >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > >==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== >For those of you on Digest mode, please don't quote the entire digest when replying. Also, check your subject line; making it meaningful will increase your chances of being read. >