Civil War Records Blog
"Dear Mother": A Civil War Letter That Became a...
It’s one thing to know your ancestor served in the Civil War. It’s another thing entirely to hear their voice—in their own words, describing their daily struggles, their homesickness, and...
"Dear Mother": A Civil War Letter That Became a...
It’s one thing to know your ancestor served in the Civil War. It’s another thing entirely to hear their voice—in their own words, describing their daily struggles, their homesickness, and...
A Soldier’s Letter from April 1865: A Firsthand...
April stands as one of the most significant months in Civil War history. From the first shots fired at Fort Sumter in April 1861 to the bloody Battle of Shiloh...
A Soldier’s Letter from April 1865: A Firsthand...
April stands as one of the most significant months in Civil War history. From the first shots fired at Fort Sumter in April 1861 to the bloody Battle of Shiloh...
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...