Civil War Records Blog
From Slave to Soldier
Another rare find in a Civil War pension file at the National Archives. This photograph of Henry Johnson of the 23rd US Colored Troops was found inside his pension file....
From Slave to Soldier
Another rare find in a Civil War pension file at the National Archives. This photograph of Henry Johnson of the 23rd US Colored Troops was found inside his pension file....
Were They Married Or Not?
Another interesting find in a Civil War pension file from the National Archives. This marriage license was in the pension file for Edward Peoples. The license was granted in...
Were They Married Or Not?
Another interesting find in a Civil War pension file from the National Archives. This marriage license was in the pension file for Edward Peoples. The license was granted in...
Tragedy on the Homestead
This story was tucked away in the Homestead files from the Bureau of Land Management at the National Archives. It involves a family tragedy, the determination of a young...
Tragedy on the Homestead
This story was tucked away in the Homestead files from the Bureau of Land Management at the National Archives. It involves a family tragedy, the determination of a young...
The Great Streetsboro Hunt of 1819
It was called the Great Streetsboro Hunt of 1819. Streetsboro is a township in Portage County, Ohio, and had bears, wolves, wild cats and deer in large numbers. These animals...
The Great Streetsboro Hunt of 1819
It was called the Great Streetsboro Hunt of 1819. Streetsboro is a township in Portage County, Ohio, and had bears, wolves, wild cats and deer in large numbers. These animals...