It was pointed out to me that I didn't specify *where* on www.ancestry.com to look for the Civil War Database. You can find it from the home page by clicking 'More New Databases' in the column on the right of the page, or just go to http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/3737.htm Ancestry's new page design leaves a lot to be desired on user-friendliness, so sometimes you just have to poke around til you find what you're looking for. This one was added on the 23rd, and I don't know how much longer it will be free. I don't have any connection with Ancestry, but I do subscribe to the service. Gail