At 11:51 PM 4/14/2006, you wrote:
Do civil war records or pension records list the soldiers
parents?
Some pension applications may have that info. Just remember that many did
not write and the person completing the form would spell what they
heard. My great-grandmother was named, Sarah. Great-grandpa Isaac called
her, Sary, so that's what's on the pension form. You should, also, be able
to get the county they were born in, occupation, any spouses, and names of
children. They are a great source of info.
Another great source of info is the Indiana Adjutant General's Report for
the war years. It was a wonderful feeling to find my great-grandfather's
name in the 1865 report. Included was the unit info, soldiers names, rank,
muster dates, and other info. I wasn't surprised to see that 26% of his
unit (which escapes me at this moment) deserted. The war was coming to an
end and Hoosier men wanted to get to there families and farms.
FIRST IN SUPPORT!
Rita Hawkins
100% S/C Disabled Gulf War Veteran
"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any
war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they
perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their
nation."
...George Washington...