Wow, we agreed on something. And to throw a twist on things, I have no real familial connection to the Civil war. I'm a first generation American born from Asian immigrants.
OK I gave ya a A++ now you have REALLY impressed me, Welcome to America. I know thats way late but I mean it, mine came ( dads side) in 1732 to Jamestown Va.. Both sides of my family had members that fought for the confederacy.
On a side note one never surrendered, kept his sword he wasn't suppose to etc. a great great uncle or some such.
First generation huh? Immigration can be a very good thing if done right.