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Instructions on requesting civil war pension records
(copied here from the ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ====)
Has anyone ever used this service before to get records on your relatives in
the Civil War?
Jerry
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NLWOOD52(a)aol.com wrote:
I found an ancestor (I think:-) on Ancestry in the Civil War Pension Records
database. Someone recently wrote that we should send for documents at NARA
before September 1, 2000 as their prices were going up then.
What form do I need to request so I can send for this ancestor's Civil War
info?? I believe he was in the Ohio infantry but his widow applied for the
pension from Illinois.
Thanks for your help in advance:-)
Nancy Wood
NLWOOD52(a)aol.com
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Forms to request military records can be obtained from:
www.nara.gov/research/ordering/ordrfrms.html
Form 80 is the one you need. I have requested civil war records in the past.
It is amazing the info you will receive! Was able to go back 2 more
generations on enlistee and spouse. One packet contained handwritten letters,
copies of bible records, marriage, death and birth certificates. There is
medical info ... Whew! Took about 3 months after request. Only had to pay
for
one set $10. I was told by Veterans Office, that only the first person to
request such record is charged, anyone thereafter is not. Must be true, I
have
sent for 4 different records, was only charged once. Even $40 is cheap for
the
info you will receive. It is truly amazing!!
Fill in as much info as you can. Most states list rosters on-line. If you
can
locate Co. Reg number it will help. Check the box for PENSION RECORDS. (there
are 3 choices). Good Luck!!
Robin
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Robin,
Just want to say THANK YOU for your help regarding NARA and requesting
forms:-) I'll save your e-mail to refer back to when I receive my form and
am ready to fill it out!!
Nancy
Many of you may be interested to know that Ancestry.com currently has the
Wisconsin birth database FREE for the next 10 days, July 17 thru July 27. I
just happened to be browsing and couldn't believe my eyes!!
Here's the URL:
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4750.htm
Happy Hunting!!