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|title=United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files, 1830-1875 | |title=United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files, 1830-1875 | ||
|location=United States | |location=United States | ||
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
<gallery | <gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px"> | ||
Image:United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files (12-0422) DGS 7206584_109.jpg|Revolutionary War Payment Record | Image:United States, Revolutionary War, Virginia Pension Application Files (12-0422) DGS 7206584_109.jpg|Revolutionary War Payment Record | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> These records may contain the following information: | ||
These records may contain the following information: | |||
*Name | *Name | ||
*Whether soldier or sailor | *Whether soldier or sailor | ||
*Dates of military service | *Dates of military service | ||
*Dates of pay | *Dates of pay | ||
*Name of regiment | *Name of regiment | ||
*Name of person issuing pay | *Name of person issuing pay | ||
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To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | ||
*Name | *Name | ||
*Type of military service, whether soldier or sailor | *Type of military service, whether soldier or sailor | ||
==== Search the Collection ==== | ==== Search the Collection ==== | ||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select "Soldiers and Sailors" <br> ⇒Select the "Surname Range" which takes you to the images<br> | ||
⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> | |||
⇒Select " | |||
⇒Select the "Surname Range" which takes you to the images<br> | |||
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
Keep in mind: | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | |||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | |||
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | |||
If you are unable to find your ancestor, check for variant spellings of the name. | If you are unable to find your ancestor, check for variant spellings of the name. | ||
==== Using the Information ==== | ==== Using the Information ==== | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | ||