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The Civil War. 1861 to 1865. The Civil War was fought between the Northern and the Southern states. Approximately 3.5 million soldiers fought in the war. The war resulted in almost 600,000 deaths and affected nearly every family in those regions of the country. The Civil War. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Civil WarThe Civil War1861 to 18651861 to 1865
The Civil War was fought between the Northern and the Southern states. Approximately 3.5 million soldiers fought in the war. The war resulted in almost 600,000 deaths and affected nearly every family in those regions of the country.
The Civil War was fought between the Northern and the Southern states. Approximately 3.5 million soldiers fought in the war. The war resulted in almost 600,000 deaths and affected nearly every family in those regions of the country.
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The Civil WarThe Civil War1861 to 18651861 to 1865
Internet Web Sites:Internet Web Sites:
National ArchivesNational Archiveswww.nara.gov/genealogy/civilwar.htmlwww.nara.gov/genealogy/civilwar.htmlCyndi’s ListCyndi’s Listwww.cydislist.com/cw.htmwww.cydislist.com/cw.htm
National Park ServiceNational Park Servicewww.itd.nps.gov/cwsswww.itd.nps.gov/cwss
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National Park ServiceNational Park Servicewww.itd.nps.gov/cwsswww.itd.nps.gov/cwss
•Basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War•Basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War•References that identify the sources of the information in the database
•References that identify the sources of the information in the database•Suggestions for where to find additional information•Suggestions for where to find additional information•A search of the 235,000 name “US Colored Troops” database•A search of the 235,000 name “US Colored Troops” database
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Union Soldier Quick Start
Union Soldier Quick Start
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There is no mass index for Union Service Records. Each state has its
own index.
There is no mass index for Union Service Records. Each state has its
own index. •See pages 24, 25, 26 and 27 in US Military Research Outline. •See pages 24, 25, 26 and 27 in US Military Research Outline.
•Use the computer numbers to locate the alphabetical index for each state.•Use the computer numbers to locate the alphabetical index for each state.
•All records are filmed by FHL.•All records are filmed by FHL.
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General Index to Pension Files, 1861 – 1934. Computer number 245945.
General Index to Pension Files, 1861 – 1934. Computer number 245945.
•544 rolls of microfilm•544 rolls of microfilm
•Arranged by the veteran’s or widow’s name and his unit, rank, date and application number, certificate number (if accepted) and state of filing.
•Arranged by the veteran’s or widow’s name and his unit, rank, date and application number, certificate number (if accepted) and state of filing.See page 28 in US Military Research
OutlineSee page 28 in US Military Research
Outline
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The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)•The major veteran’s organization
after the war.•The major veteran’s organization after the war.•In the 1890s, there were about 400,000 members.•In the 1890s, there were about 400,000 members.
•Internet: http://suvcw.org/research.htm•Internet: http://suvcw.org/research.htm
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Confederate Soldier Quick Start
Confederate Soldier Quick Start
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The compiled service records for Confederate soldiers have been indexed and microfilmed.
The compiled service records for Confederate soldiers have been indexed and microfilmed.Consolidated Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers. FHL Films 191127 – 661; Computer number: 323922.
Consolidated Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers. FHL Films 191127 – 661; Computer number: 323922.The records have also been indexed by state. See page 33 in US Military Research Outline.
The records have also been indexed by state. See page 33 in US Military Research Outline.
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Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations Raised Directly by the Confederate Government and of Confederate General and Staff Officers and Nonregimental Enlisted Men.
Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations Raised Directly by the Confederate Government and of Confederate General and Staff Officers and Nonregimental Enlisted Men.•FHL Films 1205310– 35•FHL Films 1205310– 35•Computer number: 328740.•Computer number: 328740.
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Pensions were granted by the former confederate states to
veterans, widows, and orphans.
Pensions were granted by the former confederate states to
veterans, widows, and orphans.
The Family History Library has an excellent collection of these records.
The Family History Library has an excellent collection of these records.•See pages 35 – 36 in US Military Research Outline.•See pages 35 – 36 in US Military Research Outline.•Also, see the military records listed under each state in the FHLC.•Also, see the military records listed under each state in the FHLC.
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Military CD’sMilitary CD’s
Military Records: War of 1812 Muster RollsMilitary Records: War of 1812 Muster Rolls•580,000 fully-searchable records, including:•580,000 fully-searchable records, including:
NameName
CompanyCompany
Rank at inductionRank at induction
DischargeDischarge
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Military CD’sMilitary CD’s
Military Records: Revolutionary War Muster RollsMilitary Records: Revolutionary War Muster Rolls•426,000 fully-searchable records, including:•426,000 fully-searchable records, including:
NameName
RankRank
Roll numbersRoll numbers
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Military CD’sMilitary CD’s
Military Records: Civil War Service RecordsMilitary Records: Civil War Service Records•5.3 million records on 3 discs. S-T surnames
not included.•5.3 million records on 3 discs. S-T surnames not included.•Fully-searchable. Includes:•Fully-searchable. Includes:
NameName
CompanyCompany
UnitUnit
Rank at inductionRank at inductionDischargeDischarge
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20th Century Quick Start
20th Century Quick Start
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Military CD’sMilitary CD’s
Military Records: World War II and Korean Conflict Overseas Interments.
Military Records: World War II and Korean Conflict Overseas Interments.
•160,000 records from 1940 – 1995•160,000 records from 1940 – 1995152,338 from 1941-1946
6,038 from 1950-1953
152,338 from 1941-1946
6,038 from 1950-1953
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To Order Records from NARANational Archives and Records
Admin.
8th and Pennsylvania Ave. N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20408
Telephone 202-501-5400
Internet: http://www.archives.gov
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To Order Records from
National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63132
Internet: www.archives.gov/regional/mpr.h
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Summary of Military Records:
Each male on your pedigree chart should be
analyzed to see if he could have served in a
particular war. The information, if
found, is invaluable to your research.
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