Civil War Records Blog

Which Civil War Files are Already Online?

Which Civil War Files are Already Online? Over the years, some records related to Civil War soldiers have been digitized by the National Archives and made available online. However, these represent...

Which Civil War Files are Already Online?

Which Civil War Files are Already Online? Over the years, some records related to Civil War soldiers have been digitized by the National Archives and made available online. However, these represent...

Bounty Land Applications vs. Bounty Land Warrants

Bounty Land Applications vs. Bounty Land Warrants Military service has long been honored and rewarded by nations throughout history. In the United States, from the late 18th century through the...

Bounty Land Applications vs. Bounty Land Warrants

Bounty Land Applications vs. Bounty Land Warrants Military service has long been honored and rewarded by nations throughout history. In the United States, from the late 18th century through the...

They Fought Til the Very End

One unfortunate reality of war is that people lose their lives.   While the reason for enlistment in the war may vary from person to person, one thing they all have...

They Fought Til the Very End

One unfortunate reality of war is that people lose their lives.   While the reason for enlistment in the war may vary from person to person, one thing they all have...

Unveiling the Tales of Volunteer Soldiers: A Gu...

As a genealogist or family historian, the pursuit of uncovering the stories of our ancestors often leads us to hidden treasures within the archives. One such treasure trove lies in...

Unveiling the Tales of Volunteer Soldiers: A Gu...

As a genealogist or family historian, the pursuit of uncovering the stories of our ancestors often leads us to hidden treasures within the archives. One such treasure trove lies in...

The Unparalleled Value of Regular Army Enlistment Records

The Unparalleled Value of Regular Army Enlistme...

Genealogists are well aware of the immense value of military records in tracing their family histories. However, one particular set of records often goes overlooked: Regular Army enlistment papers. These...

The Unparalleled Value of Regular Army Enlistme...

Genealogists are well aware of the immense value of military records in tracing their family histories. However, one particular set of records often goes overlooked: Regular Army enlistment papers. These...

Finding the Hidden Clues in a Pension File

One of the most common questions I encounter at Civil War Records pertains to whether pension files yield direct evidence of an ancestor's parentage. It's true; these files might not...

Finding the Hidden Clues in a Pension File

One of the most common questions I encounter at Civil War Records pertains to whether pension files yield direct evidence of an ancestor's parentage. It's true; these files might not...