In a message dated 7/12/01 1:03:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time, PABUCKS-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I have recently discovered I have an ancestor who fought in the Civil War from Pennsylvania. He was a member of a group known as the ZOUAVES (possibly French ZOUAVES). Is any one on this list familiar with this group ? Searching : >> They were considered Zouaves if they adopted a particular dress. Two Pa units I can think of off the top of my head were the 23rd Pa and the 114th Pa. Do you have any additional information? Where was he recruited? Paula