I found the folowing on another list: I found this little goodie at <http://www.genealogybulletin.com/archives/HTML/etc70.html> while surfing the Web earlier this week. I thought you all might be interested in reading it. According to a tidbit from genealogical society bulletins, 78 percent of the Union Army in the Civil War was comprised of lads 15 to 18 years old. Data gleaned from government records reveals figures that may surprise you. Here are the statistics from the total enlistment of Northern soldiers during the Civil War: Age Number of Personnel 10 ............ 25 11 ............ 34 12 ............225 13 ............380 14 ...........1602 15 ........104,987 (3.5%) 16 ........231,051 (8.0%) 17 ........884,981 (28.0%) 18 ......1,158,434 (38.5%) 19-22 .....617,511 (20.5%) 22-44 ......52,696 45+ .....Not given How old was your ancestor when he served in the Civil War? Keep his age in mind as you see portrayals or read battle accounts. How would your 17-year-old son fare?