hi dennee,
thanks for the response. i did mean your civil war, but i have a feeling that my friend doesnt know the county. actually, i am guessing as maybe he didnt think this important enough to mention to me. i didnt think about destroyed records, and i am sure he hasnt either!
i will get the name hopefully tomorrow, and any other details they have. i think that virginia may have been lifted from a birth certificate so who knows.
will post as soon as i know more.