Thanks Kevin!! I appreciate your assistance. Did cemeteries keep records of the plot numbers (or location) that soldiers were buried in? That would provide the location of his burial spot. If there are such record books I would presume the National Cemetery would know about their existence. Then I could order a bronze military marker for him, if that is allowed there. I will call them tomorrow. Phyllis (in California) -----Original Message----- From: varockin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:varockin-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Frye Often when the bodies were buried, they were marked by wooden headboards. This was the case in most National Cemeteries including here at Andersonville. Stone grave markers were to replace the wooden markers for years and the standard civil war grave marker you mostly see with the shield were not made until 1898. Its possible he was registered there and the wooden marker was damaged beyond being read. We have a copy of the " Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio" in our archives at Andersonville. I will be there tomorrow and will look him up and see what is mentioned. Ill even copy the page he is recorded on and email it to you. Just a thought. Kevin