This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marsh Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gAC.2ACE/2752 Message Board Post: Hello folks! I am hoping someone can help me find a lost ancestor. Daniel W. Marsh was born around 1830 in Cattaraugus County, New York. Aug 31, 1861 he joined the army as a private in Co E of the 5th Cavalary. He was mustered in at New York City in Sept 1861. There is no pension file on record at the national archives, but his service record indicates that he "deserted" at or near Winchester, VA in June of 1862. June 18, to be exact. What actually happened to him remains a mystery. He does not show on any further census with his family in New York or Michigan, nor does he show any where else on any census. Its my feeling that he was most likely killed in action and somehow lost. However the interesting thing is, that with his service record file, which I just recently recieved, there is one sheet, that I had first thought was misplaced. It calls a soldier "Marvin A. Marsh" but lists him as prisoner. It does not tell where or when. I thought at first this was a mistake, but on further thought, it occured to me that perhaps he had given a false name when taken prisoner and escaped at some point. There is no further information available for either of them. The paper packet was pitifully thin and contained a total of 3 sheets for both men. Anyone, who might have information or a possible connection to this man, Please contact me. My email is [email protected] Thank you so much! Carol Barber