This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: decann Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.stark/5036.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jan, There were more female soldiers than most people think, and it might be difficult to find information on the one you seek without a name or other specific information on her. I also have a female ancestor from Ohio (although not from Stark County) who served about three years while posing as a man and under a man's name. It took getting wounded in action for her to be found out by a doctor who treated her for serious wounds, which ultimately resulted in her discharge from the military. She later married and had children, then had to go through a great ordeal to get the soldier's pension that was given to all male soldiers. Times have not changed in that respect even up to today, but that is another issue entirely. :-( Good luck to you in your search. David Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.