Maryann: Do you have copy of original papers of his Civil War Pension? If so and there are some ID numbers on it you maybe able to get more info from the D.C.Archives after obtaining the form necessary to get this info. If you require more info on how to go about this please e-mail me privately. Hazel stapel5888@charter.net On Saturday, August 19, 2006, at 08:45 PM, Comcast wrote: > Since the list is active right now, I think it's a good time to ask > about my "brick wall". He's James taylor, born 1844 and served in > civil war from Mass. His pension papers give his pob as Vt. but there > are no records of his birth, or anything on his parents. His parents > were Francis and Martha, (possibly Foss).He married in RI and died in > Lowell, Ma. 1884. I've checked all census and haven't found his > parents or him before he appears in 1880. I would appreciate any info > and/or suggestions! Thanks...Maryann > > > ==== TAYLOR Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to change the subject line when the topic changes. > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >